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Federal Regulators Propose New Rules for How Banks Oversee Outside Technology and Service Providers

Federal banking regulators are proposing a new approach to how banks and credit unions oversee the technology companies, payment processors and other outside businesses they rely on to provide financial services. The Federal Reserve Board, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Credit Union Administration and Office of the Comptroller of the…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Federal Regulators Double Bank Asset Threshold for 18-Month Examination Cycle to $6 Billion

Some community banks may now go six additional months between regularly scheduled federal on-site examinations after regulators doubled the asset threshold for institutions eligible for an extended examination cycle.

The Free Financial Advisor

Optical Cable Corporation Is Starting to Get the Market’s Attention

Optical Cable Corporation posts Q3 revenue growth of 22%, an 87% backlog increase and rising profits, as AI-driven demand and a Russell Microcap Index listing lift the stock.

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Block Makes a Federal Trust Bank Move That Could Reshape Its Fintech Model

Block filed with the OCC to form Builders Bank & Trust, N.A., a national trust charter aimed at cutting sponsor-bank fees and unifying compliance for Cash App and Square.

MarketBeat

A Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Just Won Approval for a National Bank, and the Regulator’s Decision Listed Every Conflict of Interest But Approved It Anyway

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency conditionally approved World Liberty Financial International, which is connected to the Trump family, to become a nationally chartered digital trust bank. That's not the interesting part.

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Federal Agencies Withdraw 2022 Guidance on Special Credit Programs — What Borrowers Should Know

Seven federal agencies have withdrawn a 2022 policy statement that encouraged banks and other creditors to use special purpose credit programs to expand access to financing for underserved groups. The rescission took effect August 25, 2026, and affects guidance involving the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, commonly called ECOA, and its…

The Free Financial Advisor

Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say

Democrats have called World Liberty Financial Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealing

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Trump Admin Grants Bank Charter to WLFI, the Crypto Company 38% Owned by His Family

A Trump-linked crypto venture received conditional approval for a national trust bank that could bring USD1 issuance and reserves in-house.

International Business Times UK

US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial

The charter, if ultimately approved at a later date, would allow World Liberty, through the newly created trust bank, to manage ‌and hold assets on behalf ⁠of customers ⁠and settle payments faster. It does not generally permit deposit-taking or lending like traditional banks.

The Economic Times

Why is the Glasgow Subway completely closed today?

Glasgow’s Subway is completely closed today as a series of tests continue to get underway on the system.

The National (Scotland)

Trump Family-Linked World Liberty Financial Wins Conditional Approval to Launch Bank, Elizabeth Warren Calls It ‘Brazen’ Self-Dealing

On Friday, World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform co-founded by members of the Trump family, secured conditional approval from a federal regulator for a national trust bank charter through World Liberty Trust Co.

Benzinga

Circle’s Trust Charter Approval Sends a Key Signal to Wall Street

Circle just landed a New York trust charter. Here is what the approval means for USDC, CRCL stock, and Wall Street confidence.

Barchart

The U.S. Banking System Is Being Re-Plumbed for Digital Assets. The Hard Part Isn't Crypto

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the back office that settles most U.S. securities trades, plans to start trading tokenized stocks, ETFs, and treasuries this month, with a broader launch in October.

International Business Times

Circle Just Won a Major Banking Approval. This Could Be a Game Changer for CRCL Stock.

Circle's new federal trust charter could strengthen its position in the stablecoin market while boosting institutional adoption.

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International Business Times

Circle Wins U.S. Trust Bank Approval As Stablecoin Competition Intensifies. Shares Jump After OCC Green Light.

The move comes as crypto firms and traditional financial institutions compete to build regulated stablecoin infrastructure following clearer U.S. rules for digital assets.

Barchart

Circle Can Now Operate as a Trust Bank. CRCL Stock Is Soaring.

Circle stock rallies on OCC’s approval for Circle National Trust. Here’s why the charter could help unlock significant upside in CRCL shares.

The Economic Times

Circle shares surge 13% on getting regulatory approval to set up US trust bank

Circle secured final regulatory approval from the OCC for its national trust bank. This allows the stablecoin issuer to manage its own reserves and client crypto assets. The charter places Circle's bank under direct federal supervision by the OCC. Digital asset firms are increasingly seeking traditional financial services and banking…

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Federal prosecutors subpoena banks over alleged closure of accounts

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Optical Cable Corporation: Strong Earnings, But Hurdles Remain

Optical Cable Corporation's stock price upside has been unleashed, but gains may be capped at a critical level as short-sellers pile into the market.

MarketBeat

Optical Cable Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) reported sharply higher fiscal second-quarter sales and profit, with management citing strength in enterprise, data center and severe-duty markets, as well as improved manufacturing leverage. On the company’s fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings call, President and Chief E

The Economic Times

US Market: Fed, FDIC push leaner, risk-focused bank supervision

US financial regulators are enacting significant changes to bank oversight, moving away from detailed paperwork towards focusing on "material financial risks." This overhaul, the most substantial since the 2008 crisis, aims to streamline supervision by reducing reliance on subjective metrics like reputational risk and limiting the use of confidential directives…

The Mary Sue

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held onto her seat until 50 years and a $5M verdict pried her fingers off one by one

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to decide whether to expel her. The Florida Democrat stepped down after the committee found she committed 25 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws by funneling disaster relief money into her own election campaign.

Fortune

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks

“We got to balance potential risks with potential upside,” Kupor said of potential conflicts of interest in government. “I think you can manage that quite clearly.”

The Guardian - US

Top US banks weigh suing federal regulator over crypto banking rules

Exclusive: Bank Policy Institute, representing lenders such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, argues that new licenses could harm US consumers and financial system

The Guardian - US

Nancy Mace under House investigation over alleged improper reimbursement requests

Republican is accused of improperly claiming more than $9,000 in funds meant to subsidize housing costs for members of Congress

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