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Trump Signs Executive Order Prohibiting 'Debanking' Based on Political Views

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President Trump signed an executive order titled ‘Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans’ directing federal financial regulators to combat alleged ‘debanking’—the denial or termination of financial services based on political considerations. The order requires agencies …

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FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

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The FDIC issued Financial Institution Letter (FIL-7-2025) on March 28, 2025, removing prior approval requirements for banks’ crypto-related activities. Acting Chairman Travis Hill announced a significant policy shift, allowing FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in crypto-related activities …

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