Trump proposes a one-year, 10% limit on credit card interest rates, but banks oppose it.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is looking to bring back an earlier campaign promise to impose a one-year limit on credit card interest rates at 10%. He believes this could potentially provide significant savings for Americans. Despite investing tens of billions in funding, he faces immediate pushback from the industry he has previously […]
Trump Reverses Biden Regulations Requiring Banks to Provide Loans to Undocumented Individuals
Trump Administration Reverses Loan Rule on Immigration Status The Trump administration has rolled back a rule from the Biden era that required banks to disregard immigration status when processing loan applications. On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alongside the Department of Justice announced they would no longer follow the Biden guidelines that prohibited […]
XRP Projected to Reach $8 or More by 2026: Insights from Leading Banks and Ripple Executives
XRP Market Update: Price Surge and Future Predictions XRP is currently trading at $2.09 and has seen an increase of over 10% in just the last week. This price movement reflects a renewed market interest, especially as long-term forecasts from banks and Ripple management become more prominent for the year 2026. Even though price trends […]
Banks instructed to show ‘Yes’ vote banners before referendum
Bangladesh Bank Issues Directive for Referendum Support Bangladesh Bank has instructed all banks to display two banners at each branch to promote public awareness and encourage a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum. This initiative is part of wider efforts to enhance stability in the banking sector and foster public trust. The decision came during […]
Trump proposes a one-year limit on credit card interest rates at 10%, and banks resist
Trump Proposes 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is looking to revisit a campaign pledge by proposing a one-year limit on credit card interest rates at 10%. This initiative could potentially save Americans a substantial amount, possibly reaching tens of billions of dollars, but has already faced resistance from […]
Banks are pushing to eliminate crypto rewards to safeguard a concealed $1,400 “tax” on each household.
Banks Push Back Against Stablecoin Rewards to Safeguard Revenue U.S. banks are actively opposing stablecoin rewards, likely to protect their substantial revenue stream. Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase’s chief policy officer, recently remarked on Twitter that discussions surrounding stablecoin rewards are ongoing as Congress deliberates on market structure legislation. He also shared figures that may be uncomfortable […]
Jenius Bank staff announce the bank’s closure
Closure of Genius Bank Reported Genius Bank, the digital banking branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, appears to be shutting down, based on information from several former employees. So far, there hasn’t been any official statement from Genus, and representatives from SMBC have stayed silent. However, multiple employees have shared their experiences. Recently, one former […]
Jim Banks’ Anti-Fraud Act Prevents Somali Officials from Accessing Taxpayer Money
Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Combat Fraud Linked to Somalia Senator Jim Banks from Indiana has proposed a new bill aimed at addressing the significant fraud that affects U.S. taxpayers stemming from Somalia, according to an exclusive report from Breitbart News. The proposed legislation, known as the Foreign Agent Financing Act, seeks to prohibit […]
Regional banks are in a strong position as they approach 2026, with one likely to emerge as a major success, according to Jay Woods.
Earnings Season and Regional Banks Earnings season kicks off next week, beginning with major banks, followed by smaller regional institutions. Josh Brown and Sean Russo from CNBC penned a compelling piece about two regional banks that might see significant movement in 2026: PNC and Fifth Third Bancorp. I, for one, completely agree, and there’s definitely […]
Punjab considers merging major district co-op banks to enhance profits
Punjab Government Plans Merger of Cooperative Banks The Punjab government is planning to merge district central cooperative banks with the Punjab State Cooperative Bank (PSCB). This strategy aims to improve capital adequacy, enhance competitiveness against large commercial banks, and cut down on unnecessary administrative costs. A team from the finance and cooperative departments, led by […]