Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for bold action from regulators, urging the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address Citibank’s persistent operational failures. Warren stated that Citibank may be “too-big-to-manage,” citing years of regulatory missteps and mishandled reforms, despite ongoing penalties. The letter suggests that breaking up the…
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Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets and fintech increasingly integrate with traditional banking, presenting new challenges and risks.…
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While the bulletin was intended to provide clarity regarding the accounting treatment for digital assets, it has been criticized by both lawmakers and regulators. Two United States lawmakers have criticized crypto accounting guidelines outlined by the national securities regulator, arguing they places crypto customers at greater risk of loss. The guidelines came from the United…
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While crypto has been mostly weathered past hacks, scams, and crashes, acting OCC head Michael Hsu warns the risks may be multiplying as the technology goes mainstream. Acting head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Michael Hsu has warned that the exotic financial products developed in some quarters of crypto…
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Acting OCC head, Michael Hsu, wants greater inter-agency cooperation in establishing regulatory guidelines for the crypto sector. The Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael Hsu, has expressed that regulatory agencies in the United States should establish a “regulatory perimeter” for digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In an interview with Financial Times, Hsu indicated U.S. regulators will…
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