Archive - Capitol Account

Battle Over Independence Arrives at Fed's `Doorstep'

Also, CFTC's lone Democrat to leave next week; federal appeals court decision gives Atkins opportunity to revise short-selling rules

14 hrs ago

Atkins' PCAOB Revamp Gathers Steam

Also, CFPB starts rewrite of open banking rule; SEC's new enforcement chief

Aug 21

Trump Goes After Another Fed Governor as Struggle With Central Bank Intensifies

Also, crypto trade groups call for Quintenz's swift confirmation

Aug 20

Is Anybody Listening? Banks Push Back on Stablecoins as Policy Makers Praise Crypto Industry

Bowman, Atkins and Scott travel to Jackson Hole for digital assets showcase; SEC chief joins Truth Social

Aug 19

Talking With the Chamber's Point Man on Financial Regulation

Also, Kugler resigns as Fed governor; Goldman's global government affairs chief steps down; SEC's crypto task force hits the road

Aug 1

July 2025

The Forces Threatening Quintenz's CFTC Nomination

Also, Atkins unveils sweeping crypto agenda

Jul 31

White House Crypto Report Presses for Widespread Regulatory Changes

Also, FDIC watchdog wraps up Gruenberg probe; Skadden lawyer hired as OCC chief counsel

Jul 30

As Crypto Pressure Mounts, CFPB Backpedals on Open Banking

Also, Atkins sells his consulting firm; new SEC investment management chief lays out priorities

Jul 29

The CFPB's Surprising Jump Into the Synapse Bankruptcy

Also, Senate Agriculture again delays vote on Quintenz nomination

Jul 28

`A Small but Mighty Group.' Crypto Opponents Aren't Backing Down

Also, SEC's CAT funding plan overturned by federal appeals panel

Jul 25

Atkins Plotting Major PCAOB Overhaul

Also, crypto and retail groups join open-banking fight; Trump tours the Fed construction

Jul 24

NCUA Board Members Head Back to Work as Judges Grapple With Agency Independence

Also, Gould names a chief of staff at OCC; Treasury under secretary confirmed

Jul 23

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