Archive - Capitol Account

House Financial Services Panel Trains its Sights on Self-Regulatory Organizations

Also, putting a spotlight on bank fraud

2 hrs ago

Surprise Kraken Master Account Decision Marks Turning Point for Crypto Banks

Rep. Lisa McClain previews tomorrow's Finra hearing; OMB mix-up causes brief panic over SEC crypto `final rule'

Mar 5

Bessent and Bowman Pledge Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

Also, Selig says U.S. perpetual futures trading is coming soon; Rep. Hill defers judgment on Senate bill's single-family home investor ban

Mar 3

SEC Investor Panel Jumps in on Tokenization, Siding With Wall Street

Also, Senate tees up housing bill with investor ban; CFTC names enforcement chief; Morgan Stanley applies for OCC trust charter

Mar 3

February 2026

How CFPB Alums Are Countering the Bureau's Dismantling

Also, SEC approves new disclosure rule aimed at Chinese companies that trade in the U.S.; Atkins' `hot mic' moment; banks unhappy with OCC's tweak of…

Feb 28

Democrats Turn Bank Regulator Oversight Hearing Into Trump Crypto Clash

Also, hedge fund founder Cliff Asness and Blackstone's top lawyer headline SEC private markets roundtable; ICI teams up with DCALTA to push alternatives…

Feb 27

White House Move to Enlist Banks in Immigration Fight Adds to Industry's Washington Woes

Also, Better Markets' Fed screed; OCC issues stablecoin rule proposal; Treasury secretary pays tribute to Karen Petrou

Feb 26

D.C. Circuit Grapples With CFPB Firings -- and Agency's Future

Also, SEC updates enforcement guidelines

Feb 25

Financial Firms Warn of Hurdles as Trump Accounts Loom

Also, Atkins preaches to the choir at the Chamber; Fed releases proposal to do away with reputational risk in examinations

Feb 24

Talking Tokenization, Tax and Market Structure With Blockchain Association's New Policy Chief

Also, JPMorgan hits back at Trump's debanking allegations; Consumer Bankers Association argues credit card interest caps won't solve affordability…

Feb 21

White House Turns Up the Pressure in Third Round of Stablecoin Talks

Also, Fed research paper finds value in Kalshi's prediction market; Robinhood brings on chief economic advisor

Feb 20

Looking Past Basel, Bowman Eyes Fixes for Smaller Banks

Also, Atkins and Peirce tamp down innovation exemption hype; White House says CFPB is costing consumers billions; SEC looks to scale back mutual fund…

Feb 19

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