US OCC names Prashant Bhardwaj to lead new fintech office
Bhardwaj will lead a team analysing trends in fintech including digital assets and bank-fintech partnerships.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
US agencies outline risks of crypto to banking system
In a year marked by “significant volatility”, the agencies highlight a number of risks banks should consider.
SoFi realises ambition to become national bank with US regulatory approval
The firm filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in July 2020.
US national banks granted authority to hold crypto for customers
US banks and federal savings associations can offer cryptocurrency custodial services.
US regulators targeted with bipartisan Financial Transparency Act
House wants US regulators to improve their data collection and transparency.
