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Apr 12, 2026
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California High-Speed Rail's KPMG Conflict Investigation Remains Open as CEO Returns From Leave
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri returned from leave in March with the KPMG conflict-of-interest investigation still open, as the agency faces a $4 billion federal funding termination and statutory business plan deadlines.
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Apr 12, 2026
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White House Study Finds Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Increase Bank Lending by Just $2.1 Billion
A White House Council of Economic Advisers report published April 8 found banning stablecoin yield would increase bank lending by just $2.1 billion while costing consumers $800 million in lost returns.
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Apr 12, 2026
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Kraken's Limited-Purpose Fed Account Hits April 10 Deadline as Waters and Banking Lobby Build Joint Pushback
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and SEC Chair Paul Atkins pushed the CLARITY Act to Trump's desk this week as the Senate Banking markup deadline nears.
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Apr 12, 2026
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Treasury Secretary and SEC Chair Publicly Push CLARITY Act to Trump's Desk as Senate Markup Deadline Nears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and SEC Chair Paul Atkins pushed the CLARITY Act to Trump's desk this week as the Senate Banking markup deadline nears.
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Apr 3, 2026
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FDIC Schedules April 7 Board Meeting to Advance GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The FDIC scheduled an April 7 board meeting to advance GENIUS Act stablecoin rules, including prudential standards for bank-issued payment stablecoins and a reputation risk ban.
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Apr 3, 2026
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Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Trust Charter as Banking Lobby Pushes Back
Coinbase received conditional OCC approval for a national trust company charter. CLO Paul Grewal fired back at banking lobby criticism within hours.
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Apr 2, 2026
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Three U.S. States Now Grant DAOs Full Legal Status as DUNA Act Momentum Accelerates
Three U.S. states now grant DAOs legal status under the DUNA Act after Alabama and West Virginia signed the law within weeks of each other.
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Mar 28, 2026
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NYC Sues Ridehail App That Offers 60% Cheaper Rides by Letting Drivers Keep Every Dollar
NYC sued Empower, a ride-hailing app offering fares 60% cheaper than Uber by letting drivers keep 100% of fares, for operating without a TLC license since 2022.
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Mar 28, 2026
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CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force to Build Clear Rules for Crypto and Fintech
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig launched an Innovation Task Force to develop clearer regulatory rules for crypto and fintech innovators.
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Mar 28, 2026
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Delaware Introduces Bipartisan Stablecoin Banking Bill With Monthly Audit Requirements
Delaware introduced bipartisan SB 19 establishing stablecoin banking rules with 1:1 reserve requirements, monthly audits, and AML/KYC compliance.
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Mar 22, 2026
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SEC Declares Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 15 Other Crypto Assets Are Not Securities
SEC classifies Bitcoin, Ethereum and 15+ crypto assets as digital commodities in historic interpretive release, clearing regulatory uncertainty.
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Mar 13, 2026
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Eleven Companies Filed for Federal Crypto Bank Charters in 83 Days
Eleven companies filed for OCC national trust bank charters in 83 days while the Bank Policy Institute considers suing to stop crypto firms from entering federal banking.
