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Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief

Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted regulatory relief for community banks during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Statement:...

Feb 05, 2026
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De Novo Banks Regulatory Relief Tiered Regulation for Community Banks

Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks

Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks Washington state recently enacted a tax on credit unions that acquire or merge with a bank. Details: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Washington...

Feb 06, 2026
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Credit Unions Legislation

CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026

CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026 The spending bill signed into law this week fully funds the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for 2026. Details: The Consolidated...

Feb 06, 2026
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Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony

Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony Appearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged concerns about crypto entities paying...

Feb 06, 2026
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Digital Assets

Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief

Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief ICBA urged members of Congress to pass the Housing for...

Feb 06, 2026
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Grassroots/Be Heard De Novo Banks Regulatory Relief +3 More...

Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December

Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December The Federal Reserve reported that consumer credit increased 5.7% in December, capping an increase of 3.0% in the fourth quarter. 2025 Data: Overall in...

Feb 09, 2026
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Federal Reserve

USDA forecasts decline in farm income

USDA forecasts decline in farm income The USDA released an updated farm sector income forecast estimating net farm income of $153.4 billion for 2026, which is 0.7% lower than 2025. 2026-02-09

Feb 09, 2026
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Rural

FDIC extends comment period on stablecoin rule

FDIC extends comment period on stablecoin rule The FDIC issued an ICBA-advocated extension of the comment period for its proposed rulemaking on the GENIUS Act. Details: The FDIC announced a 90-day...

Feb 09, 2026
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Digital Assets Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Legislation