Archive - Capitol Account

Talking With Robinhood's Point Man on Event Contracts

Also, Treasury touts restrictions on CDFI program as the administration quietly unlocks is funding; new staffers at CFTC's innovation task force

12 hrs ago

Banks Warily Eye FCC Plan to 'Onshore' Call Centers

Also, CFTC asks court to halt Arizona criminal case against Kalshi

Apr 9

A Notable Omission in Basel Plan Draws Scrutiny from Critics

Also, Atkins taps veteran securities lawyer for top enforcement post; Pulte can't seem to meet the press

Apr 8

Bank Overseers Move to Overhaul AML Rules

Also, Atkins joins red state governors to tout corporate governance changes; SEC enforcement stats show 2025 slowdown

Apr 7

Dimon's Deep Thoughts on Banking Regulation

Also, Atkins and Hagerty warn crypto backers about midterms; BNY and Robinhood picked for Trump Accounts; CFTC and SEC budget plans; CFTC wins at Third…

Apr 6

A Federal Appeals Court's 'Rude Wake-Up Call' for Finra Enforcement

Also, CFTC sues several states over prediction market oversight; Coinbase fires warning shot on SEC's innovation exemption; CFPB union blasts new…

Apr 2

Trump Administration Retreats on Mass Firings at CFPB, but Still Wants Major Cuts

Also, Hagerty presses Finra on fee hikes

Apr 1

March 2026

New PCAOB Chief Pledges to 'Get Back to the Basics'

Also, Bowman highlights Basel plan's impact on small business lending; Fed has some issues with laptops

Mar 31

DOL Unveils Plan for Alternative Assets in Retirement Accounts

Also, SEC employees were golfing during telework; GAO details SEC departures; Warren pressed Atkins to explain enforcement chief's exit

Mar 30

'Pencils Down.' The CFPB's Ex-Supervision Chief on Halting Exams and Humility Pledges

Also, House Republicans press Atkins on Form PF; Stripe hires new government relations chief

Mar 27

Hal Scott's Capital Markets Group Renews Push for Enforcement Reform

Also, Fed splits over an obscure request for regulatory relief; inspector general raises concerns about FDIC staff exodus

Mar 26

Tokenization Fight Hits Capitol Hill

Also, SEC sued again over CAT funding plan; FSOC proposes new designation guidance; Warren questions Fed supervision division chief on recusals

Mar 25

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