Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says the financial industry is ready to embrace crypto—but only if clear regulatory frameworks are established. "The banking system will come in hard on the transactional side of it," Moynihan said. cnb.cx/40tTkP2

A streamlined process for obtaining bank charters could drive innovation, improve competition, and keep fintech activity regulated, argue Michele Alt of Klaros Group and seven other financial experts in an open letter. bit.ly/42AJTjl

The SEC has repealed a 2022 rule that classified crypto as a liability on bank balance sheets, easing financial and regulatory burdens for banks offering crypto custody services. cnb.cx/3Cp80XG

Federal banking regulators secured a delay in oral arguments over updates to anti-redlining rules, giving Trump-appointed leaders time to review changes to the Community Reinvestment Act. bit.ly/40CzJwd

President Trump is of two minds when it comes to America’s currency. Both Trump’s goals, a strong dollar and a weak dollar, have benefits. But he can’t achieve both at the same time. nyti.ms/3Efl3eM

Fraud threats are evolving, and banks must stay ahead. Check fraud has doubled since 2021, and criminals are exploiting every vulnerability. Learn how industry leaders are strengthening fraud defenses in BAI’s latest Executive Report. bit.ly/4aSri4o

SaaS brings innovation and efficiency, but FIs must take steps to ensure that sensitive data is not vulnerable to misconfigurations, identity sprawl. bit.ly/3ErRYNd

Navigating privacy risks and data governance, while capitalizing on AI opportunities in banking, calls for smart and secure strategies. bit.ly/41sKMcU

A multi-layered defense is essential for banks against sophisticated AI-sourced fraud schemes that use deepfakes, voice cloning and document forgery. bai.org/banking-strate…

There’s a digital transformation blind spot in banking — and a balanced approach to fixing the problem. bit.ly/4kg6PuG

Navigating privacy risks and data governance, while capitalizing on AI opportunities in banking, calls for smart and secure strategies. bit.ly/41sKMcU

Over the weekend, President Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve – a pivot from the “bitcoin stockpile” he previously touted – that he said will include ether, XRP, Solana’s SOL token and Cardano’s ADA, in addition to bitcoin. cnb.cx/43lvZSO

Amid reports of potential plans to consolidate bank regulators, bankers remain divided on the issue, with 52% in favor of some form of consolidation and 48% opposed, according to IntraFi. bit.ly/4io8IDL

The U.S. Treasury Department says it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation. bit.ly/4iipjsw

Traditional finance has a long list of criticisms, but its biggest drawback, say some critics, has been the continued and often timeless dependence on intermediaries. Now, a new model is in play: deobanks that operate on blockchain technology. bit.ly/4i0Dlzf

As regulations evolve in 2025 and beyond, think of compliance as a strategic priority. bit.ly/4iqcVqv

As regulations evolve in 2025 and beyond, think of compliance as a strategic priority. bit.ly/4iqcVqv

Gen Z customers, who often change their minds, are changing the banking industry. bit.ly/4lac1k9

Comparable peer performance spanning branch selection to efficiency ratios and more flag missed market share or signal when a strategy course correction is necessary. bit.ly/44pSCpk

Technology can help with market turbulence, but dealmakers should balance AI advantages with evolving compliance requirements. bit.ly/3RO8tqx