ICBA: ICBA Opposes OCC Approval of Coinbase’s National Trust Bank Charter Application
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s conditional approval opens in a new tabof Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co. “Today’s conditional approval of Coinbase’s trust charter application is a grave mistake that will only serve…
OCC: Deputy Comptrollers for Chartering, Organization and Structure Announced
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the promotions of Jason Almonte and Sebastian Astrada to Deputy Comptrollers for Chartering, Organization & Structure (CO&S). In their new roles, Mr. Almonte and Mr. Astrada will set policies and provide executive direction on federal bank applications, chartering, and corporate activities, policies, processes, and…
Treasury: Public Comment Sought on GENIUS Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning State-Level Regulatory Regimes
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment related to Treasury’s implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The NPRM is the first regulation Treasury has proposed to implement the GENIUS Act. Under the GENIUS Act, payment stablecoin issuers with…
Treasury: Treasury Recognizes National Financial Literacy Month
Secretary Bessent: “Financial Literacy Unlocks Opportunity for Every American” Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recognizes the start of National Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its commitment to advancing financial literacy and education across America. Throughout April, Treasury, in coordination with federal agencies represented on the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), will announce and…
ICBA: ICBA Celebrates Local Impact During Community Banking Month in April
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is celebrating Community Banking Month in April, highlighting the critical role community banks serve in powering local economies, supporting small businesses, and strengthening communities nationwide. Each year, Community Banking Month recognizes the industry’s relationship-driven model, which combines personalized service with modern financial tools to meet the evolving needs…
SBA: New “Made in America Loan Guarantee” Announced to Restore Manufacturing Dominance
90% Loan Guarantee will Help Manufacturers Reshore American Industry, Jobs, and National Security Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small manufacturers across the country will soon be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee, will help manufacturers expand facilities, hire…
FDIC: 2026 Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the 2026 edition of the Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights. The purpose of this publication is to enhance transparency regarding the FDIC’s consumer compliance supervisory activities and to provide a high-level overview of consumer compliance issues identified in 2025 through the FDIC’s supervision of state non-member banks and thrifts. …
FHFA: House Price Index® Up 0.1 Percent in January; Up 1.6 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices rose 0.1 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 1.6 percent from January 2025 to January 2026. The previously reported 0.1 percent price change in December was revised upward to 0.3 percent. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price…