Regulators Planning Crypto Guidance for Banks (11/24/2021)

Banks can expect additional guidance from regulators over the next year clarifying the types of crypto-related activities they may be permitted to engage in.

OCC Interpretive Letter Addresses Crypto Activities, Chartering of Trust Banks (11/24/2021)

The OCC confirmed that national banks and federal savings associations may engage in certain cryptocurrency activities but added a note of caution.

House Clears Spending Bill (11/22/2021)

By a vote of 220 to 213, the House passed President Biden’s $1.7 trillion spending bill.

ABA: Action Needed to Ensure NCUA Oversight (11/15/2021)

AmBA is calling on bankers to urge members of Congress to hold an oversight hearing for the NCUA.

Federal Court Issues Nationwide Stay of Vaccine Mandate (11/15/2021)

A federal appellate court issued a nationwide stay of enforcement of the emergency temporary standard that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to be fully vaccinated or test weekly for COVID-19.