The OCC’s recent Interpretive Letter 1184 clarifies the permissible activities for national banks and federal savings associations regarding crypto-asset custody and execution services. Key points…
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a new platform to explore the digital euro’s potential, attracting nearly 70 participants, including banks and FinTech firms,…
The UK Post Office’s recent agreement with various banks significantly enhances cash access for customers nationwide. Under this partnership, customers can withdraw cash at over…
The Nacha Payments Innovation Alliance’s report, ‘Diving into the Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency as a Form of Digital Payment,’ reveals that financial institutions have a moderate…
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched an ESG dashboard to track climate-related risks in the banking sector, offering centralized access to indicators from banks’…
Recent regulatory changes in the U.S. banking sector, particularly under the Trump administration’s deregulation efforts, have alarmed financial crime compliance (FCC) teams. A significant shift…
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has renewed its mandate to enhance support for member banks in aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals. Following a…
The VoP scheme, launching on October 5, aims to transform the European payment landscape by enabling Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to verify payees during instant…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has withdrawn from interagency principles for managing climate-related financial risks, deeming them overly demanding and redundant.…
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced a shift in its regulatory stance, allowing banks to engage in crypto-related activities, provided they manage associated…