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April 7, 2026

FDIC Aligns With OCC to Solidify GENIUS Act Rules

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a rule that would establish a prudential framework for FDIC-supervised permitted stablecoin issuers. This framework would include requirements for reserve assets, redemption, capital and risk management standards, the regulator said in a Tuesday (April 7) press release ...

April 3, 2026

Pizza chain closes all US locations and files for bankruptcy after 50 years

A beloved pizza chain has finally revealed why it closed its doors after 50 years in the business. Gina Maria’s Pizza abruptly shuttered its four Minneapolis locations in October without warning customers that the restaurants were closing. A March 26 ...

April 1, 2026

Chase fraud expert warns of impersonation, social media scams during Financial Literacy Month

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by Chase. April is Financial Literacy Month, and protecting money has become as important as saving it, according to a fraud prevention expert at Chase. Darius ...

April 6, 2026

The private credit boom has a problem

In today’s Finshots, we tell you why everyone is suddenly worried about private credit, despite the industry booming. But here’s a quick sidenote before we begin. If you’re someone who loves keeping tabs on the world of business and finance, hit ...

April 6, 2026

Credit Union AI Marketing Is Delivering Real Member Acquisition Gains — But Most Credit Unions Aren’t Using It

This is an interesting topic at the intersection of your areas — fintech/financial institution technology adoption, data analytics, and the regulatory backdrop around AI in financial services. Here's a synthesized picture of where things stand: The Gains Are Real, But ...

April 3, 2026

Members Plus Credit Union Merger To Expand Community Banking Footprint

Metro Credit Union and Members Plus Credit Union have announced plans to merge in a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access, strengthening community impact, and enhancing long-term value for members. Metro Credit Union will be the continuing institution following the ...

April 4, 2026

Why more small businesses are adding credit card surcharges

Jason Lavery — who owns a brewpub in Erie, Pennsylvania — paid $40,000 in credit card processing fees last year alone, forcing him to make a tough decision: Add a surcharge to credit card payments or raise prices across the ...

April 2, 2026

US leveraged loan default rates rise in March as distress ratio hits 3-year high

US leveraged loan default rates ticked higher in March, and the share of loans trading at distressed levels is now at its highest point in roughly three years. Key March metrics The distress ratio by amount (share of loans priced ...

April 1, 2026

Hospitals win again, leading defeat of bill to limit medical debt collection

Medical debt is an issue that plagues many Coloradans but has no easy answer, officials say. POSTED BY: ED SEALOVER APRIL 1, 2026 Less than a month after fending off a bill to boost state oversight of healthcare mergers and ...

April 6, 2026

RiverLink to send unpaid toll bills and fees to collections

Joe Hendrickson - stock.adobe.co Key takeaways RiverLink will begin sending unpaid tolls and fees to collections starting May 1, with notices being sent to drivers who have four unpaid monthly bills for the same crossing. See more Heads up drivers, ...

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