FDIC opens failed bank auctions to private equity firms
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. rolled back a 2009 policy that banned nonbanks from buying failed banks, a move the agency says it aims to widen the bidder pool and cut failure costs.
Inside Coinbase Institutional’s ambition to bring its tech stack to banks
Brett Tejpaul, co-CEO of Coinbase Institutional, discussed how the crypto exchange plans to bring its trading infrastructure to more financial institutions.
Fewer buyers are interested in newly built homes
The pace of applications and closings on new construction fell from January, while the average loan size also declined, despite a period of lower rates.
Anthropic, Google on maximizing mortgage AI
AI’s rapid growth also means that even the best crafted plans might need to be adjusted in a few years if not months, Anthropic and Google leaders said at ICE Experience 2026.
Basel, GSIB proposals lower bank capital across the board
Federal regulators issued proposals Thursday to implement the final elements of the Basel III accords, adjust the Global Systemically Important Bank surcharge and implement standardized approaches for risk-weighted assets. The changes would reduce capital requirements for banks of all sizes affected by the rules.
The best week to sell your home in 2026
Two top housing platforms disagree on the best week to list in 2026, but both agree a rare window for sellers is opening this spring.
Semiannual reporting? Hey, how about daily?
The SEC appears to be serious about moving from quarterly reporting to semiannual, but what if technology could provide a path in the other direction?
Stablecoin use can help in the fight against illicit finance
Two reports out earlier this month come to very different conclusions as to the feasibility of public blockchains for finance; the differences matter for global stablecoin adoption.
Will fewer earnings reports boost banks’ long-term thinking?
The SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal that would give banks and other companies the option to report their earnings every six months, adding urgency to a long-running debate over how firms communicate with investors.
Sen. Lummis tempers bank expectations on yield compromise
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., one of the most pro-crypto lawmakers in Washington, said any compromise on stablecoin yield would have to be limited to prohibiting rewards for stablecoin holdings rather than a broader ban.