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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Offers Complaint Service for Victims of Debanking

Debanking was prevalent during the Biden Administration. In effect, certain individuals and businesses were “debanked” because they were deemed to be in an undesirable line of business or were affiliated with entities viewed as not aligned with administration goals. This does not include criminal or… Read More

Cato Institute Criticizes the OCC’s Report on Debanking as Falling Short

As was reported earlier, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a preliminary review of Debanking. The action of Debanking individuals and other organizations was a nefarious pursuit that came to light during the Biden Administration. In effect, banks would close accounts,… Read More

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Expands on Banks Ability to Work with Crypto, Finds Big Banks Are Guilty of Debanking

During the Biden Administration, policy was aligned against Fintech innovation, including digital assets. Banks were effectively warned not to engage in the crypto sector, something that led to some being debanked – a nefarious action of cutting out firms and individuals from the financial sector…. Read More

Debanking Emerges Again with Claims Regarding JP Morgan Chase Cancelling Accounts

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The practice of “debanking” has emerged once again, with reports that JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) is pursuing the discriminatory practice. Debanking was prevalent during the Biden years. Effectively, banks would sever relationships with individuals or entities deemed unsavory for political views or activities out of favor… Read More

More Debanking: JP Morgan Probed, Bank of America Snubbed

Debanking —the nefarious practice of canceling financial services to individuals or organizations out of political favor —was rampant during the Biden Administration. Last January, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the subject, highlighting some of the pejorative actions taken by financial services firms… Read More

Executive Order Hopefully Ends the Nefarious Activity of Debanking for Political Reasons

Debanking, or compelling financial services firms to close accounts due to allegations of disfavored associations such as political affiliations, is hopefully at an end. During the Biden Administration, there were too many reports of individuals and businesses finding their banks had decided to shutter their… Read More

Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act (FIRM Act) Aims to Stop Financial Firms from Debanking Customers for Political Reasons

Debanking or blocking individuals and firms from the banking system was a nefarious activity pursued by the Biden administration. It has been widely reported that too frequently, businesses and individuals who were associated with crypto activity, or out-of-favor individuals, were debanked – their bank told… Read More

Did the Federal Reserve Target Certain Firms for Political Goals?

The US Federal Reserve is supposed to be an apolitical entity independent of the federal government seeking to achieve its low inflation and full employment mandate. The Fed also has oversight over the banking system as it aims to ensure a safe and secure banking… Read More

Anchorage Digital, Black Rifle Coffee to Testify at Debanking Hearing Held by Senate Banking Committee

The Senate Banking Committee has posted its list of witnesses for next week’s hearing on the Debanking that took place during the Biden Administration. The following individuals will be sharing their experiences in regard to losing access to the banking system: Nathan McCauley, CEO &… Read More

Chairman of Senate Banking Committee, Senator Tim Scott, Schedules Hearing to Address Nefarious Debanking Activity During Biden Administration

There have been many reports of “Debanking” taking place during the Biden Administration. At times, these reports focused on crypto-related firms that saw their accounts closed by banks – typically with little notice. There have also been reports of Debanking taking place for political reasons…. Read More

Here is the US House Committee Report on Weaponization of Financial Services

The Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued its interim report this month outlining the abuse of financial data by the federal government. Whether you are a Republican or Democrat, you should be outraged by this… Read More

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