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Cryptocurrency Firm Abra Settles With 25 US States Over Licensing Violations

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Financial authorities in 25 U.S. states have reached a settlement with the cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO Bill Barhydt for operating without proper licensing. This settlement mandates significant changes in how Abra conducts its operations within these states. Abra Reaches Settlement Over Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to Major Concessions According to a report from … Read more

Federal Watchdogs Flag 4 Major US Banks for Lack of Crisis Management; Demand Living Will Revisions

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Federal authorities have spotlighted critical deficiencies in the crisis management strategies—known as “living wills”—of four major U.S. banks, signaling a push for stronger safeguards against financial turmoil. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve announced that plans from Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase fell short of expectations, setting … Read more

Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued 

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The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies and prominent crypto players like FTX. Compliance Concerns Trigger Regulatory Action Against Evolve Bank Evolve Bank … Read more

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets

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Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and the digital asset sector over compliance and operational standards. Coinbase … Read more