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Tokenization of assets is going to transform global finance, but by dragging their heels on establishing clear rules of the road, U.S. regulators could be pushing the development of key infrastructure overseas.
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Plans to allow U.S. banks to reduce the capital they hold create uncomfortable echoes of past turmoil in credit markets. As regulators contemplate relaxing standards meant to protect the public, they should look to past financial crises.
June 11
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How much of the FOMO is manufactured?
June 11
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In passing the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act, Congress intended to create national rules that would guide lending across state borders. States can't simply opt out of them.
June 10
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The original cryptocurrency lies at the bleeding edge of the risk curve, and its cross currents say something about how feisty the market is feeling.
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City National Bank appointed longtime executive David Cameron as chief operating officer; JPMorganChase is selling a limited-edition Lego version of its new midtown Manhattan headquarters; Esquire Financial Holdings received regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Signature Bank in Chicago; and more.
Citi, DTCC and others are quietly using Hyperledger Besu as a neutral, enterprise-grade blockchain for tokenized deposits and collateral. Daniela Barbosa, general manager of decentralized technologies at the Linux Foundation, explains why.
New Jersey-based Provident Bank promoted Annamaria Vitelli to chief wealth officer and president of the bank's wealth management subsidiary; U.S. Bancorp completed its acquisition of the global investment bank BTIG on June 1; Centier Bank has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association's Commitment to Community Award; and more in this weeks banking news roundup.
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