Archive - Capitol Account

In House Testimony, Powell Seems Happy to Pass the Baton on Bank Regulation

Also, Senate Banking kicks off work on crypto market structure; financial trade groups call for investment exemption on retaliatory tax provision

10 hrs ago

Financial Services Chairman Hedges on Next Moves for Crypto Bills

Also, Bowman pressing ahead on capital changes; SEC names new inspector general

Jun 23

`Drinking From a Fire Hose.' A Former CFTC Commissioner Jumps into the Crypto Fray

Also, Senate parliamentarian thwarts GOP attempts to neuter the PCAOB, CFPB and Treasury's research office in the budget bill

Jun 20

Back in the Arena: Gensler Defends Independent Agencies

Also, Powell discuss staff cuts while Pulte live-tweets the chairman's press conference; Faulkender lays out plans for revising AML rules; SEC acting…

Jun 19

Despite Some Skepticism, Brokers Have Plenty of Suggestions for `Modernizing' Finra's Rules

Also, Fed sets vote on key big bank capital rule change; stablecoin bill passes the Senate

Jun 17

The Growing Push to Rein in Bank Supervisors' `Veil of Secrecy'

Also, EU audit regulators warn about abolishing the PCAOB; regulators seek comments on check fraud

Jun 16

Solana's New D.C. Advocate on the Power of Public Blockchains and the Need for `Tech Neutral' Policies

Also, Atkins begins to fill out his team -- and scraps 14 of his predecessor's rule proposals

Jun 13

As SEC Moves to Reverse Dealer Cases, One Firm Says No

Also, Bessent hits the Hill again; CFTC Democrat explains her vote to delay hedge fund rule

Jun 12

`More Here Than Meets the Eye.' SEC Democrat Blasts Rule Delay

Also, a jet-lagged Bessent jousts with lawmakers; CFPB acting enforcement chief quits

Jun 11

Quintenz Pressed on Industry Ties, Event Contracts at Confirmation Hearing

Also, ex-regulators have some surprising thoughts on the future of bank oversight; GOP senators press Atkins on Chinese-owned brokers; SEC investment…

Jun 10

Senators Grapple With Stablecoin Bankruptcy

Also, SEC looks to give DeFi more runway; MSRB does about-face on bond reporting rule; financial firms demand agencies address data security

Jun 9

Talking `Regulatory Renovation' and Treasury Markets With a D.C. Policy Veteran

Also, wasting no time, Bowman reveals an extensive agenda; Fed gets a new watchdog; Senate Banking releases budget legislation

Jun 6

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