SAN DIEGO—Glenn Arcaro of Los Angeles has pleaded guilty in federal court for his participation in a “massive conspiracy” involving BitConnect, a cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded investors from the United States and abroad of over $2 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA has announced federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification can now apply via the agency’s streamlined qualification process through Oct. 15.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–A Gainesville man is behind bars for defrauding multiple credit unions in this college town.
ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif.–Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) said it is now offering a low first-year 1.77% APR on its home equity line of credit (HELC).
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three financial services companies for failing to uphold cybersecurity procedures, which resulted in the exposure of thousands of customers' personal information.
WASHINGTON—As the House Ways and Means Committee proceeds with its portion of the budget reconciliation process, both credit union trade groups are seeking to have language excluded that would enact a reporting requirement for all financial institutions to report all annual account inflow and outflow of $600 or more to the IRS.
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book reveals the U.S. economy downshifted slightly to a moderate pace in early July through August.
WASHINGTON–NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood told a group meeting here it is time for federal action to “clarify and harmonize” the laws and regulations surrounding the state-legal cannabis industry and marijuana-related businesses (MRB), so that this industry can “take part in the legitimate financial services industry.”
WASHINGTON–After what was a “record-setting year” for credit card debt reduction in 2020, U.S. consumers have set a new quarterly record after adding new credit card debt “by the billion,” according to a new analysis.
WASHINGTON—NAFCU wrote to the Federal Reserve in response to its proposed amendments and modifications to Regulation J pertaining to the release of the FedNow service to offer support for the development of the service.
