The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report highlighting the impact of climate change on household finances. According to the report titled "The Impact of Climate Change on American Household Finances," severe flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat are imposing significant financial burdens on households across the country. The report reveals that over half of the counties in the U.S., encompassing millions of residents, are at an increasing risk of at least one major climate hazard.
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has passed the Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (SAFER Banking Act) with a vote of 14-9 on September 27. This bipartisan bill, formally known as S. 2860, aims to offer financial institutions protection when servicing state-sanctioned cannabis businesses and their providers.
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have publicly criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for what they deem to be a flawed regulatory approach. In a letter led by Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, they express direct concerns to Gensler. They are troubled by the Commission's reluctance to consider stakeholder feedback and its failure to conduct thorough economic analysis.
In an opinion piece for CoinDesk, Ken Timsit, managing director of blockchain company Cronos Labs, wrote that French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to make his country a leader in Web3 are paying off, with major companies including Circle, Crypto.com, and Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, selecting Paris as their European headquarters. France has hosted industry-leading events such as NFT Paris, Paris Blockchain Week, and EthCC, while Macron has also implemented policies like tax cuts for crypto profits.
Amid a regulatory crackdown in the United States, billionaire Mike Novogratz's cryptocurrency group, Galaxy Digital, is expanding into Europe, seeking to establish a strong presence in the region, according to Financial Times. Leon Marshall, Galaxy's first head of Europe, says one key motivator for this expansion is the progress that's been made in Europe in developing legal frameworks for trading digital assets.
Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee have sent a formal letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, voicing their objections against the Fed's recent supervision and regulatory letters concerning the digital asset ecosystem.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have unveiled new proposed rules aimed at improving job quality in the clean energy sector. The guidelines, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, offer enhanced tax incentives for companies that meet specific wage and apprenticeship standards.
The U.S. Treasury Department has released an in-depth report asserting the critical role labor unions play in bolstering the American economy and enhancing the well-being of the middle class, according to a department press release.
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed new regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers, aiming to curb tax evasion and clarify tax obligations. The move has sparked debate among industry stakeholders.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday, August 23, the adoption of new rules and amendments that will strengthen the oversight and regulation of private fund advisers.
In February, U.S. regulators forced New York-based Paxos Trust Company to stop issuing Binance's stablecoin. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has now embraced a stablecoin issued out of Hong Kong, sparking concerns that the actions of U.S. regulators are threatening the hegemony of the U.S. dollar and the U.S.'s position as a global financial leader.
In a press release issued on August 17, 2023, key federal and state financial regulatory agencies announced measures to support financial institutions impacted by the Hawaii wildfires.
On August 8, 2023, Treasury Under Secretary Brian E. Nelson and FinCEN's Acting Director Himamauli Das met with Kentucky leaders to discuss implementing the Corporate Transparency Act and combating fentanyl trafficking.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Tribal and Native Affairs recently led a delegation trip to the Pueblos of Laguna and Acoma in New Mexico.
When a massive earthquake hit Turkey in February, many residents were left without access to critical supplies. Mustafa, who first discovered Binance on YouTube in 2020, said the cryptocurrency exchange’s actions in the wake of the earthquake enabled his parents to replace their glasses and hearing aids that were lost in the rubble while banks were shut down.
According to a letter sent to the SEC Chair and the President of FINRA, the House Financial Services Committee raised concerns over the approval of Prometheum Ember Capital LLC, questioning the process and highlighting national security issues.
On July 24, the Federal Reserve Board made an announcement regarding a consent decree and significant fines of $268.5 million for the Swiss international investment bank UBS Group AG. The violation was committed by Credit Suisse, which was acquired by UBS in June of 2023, according to a press release.
The European Commission and the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have launched an informal dialogue to address the risks of rapid digitalization. Their collaboration safeguards consumers from fraud, privacy violations and discrimination concerns, according to a press release.
On Aug. 18, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released its Texas Employment Forecast predicting a 3.0 percent job growth in 2023, with 33,500 jobs added in July, according to a press release.
The Climate-related Financial Risk Committee (CFRC) of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) reported noteworthy progress in addressing climate-related financial risks, highlighting interagency collaboration and risk assessment efforts.