Fed Stress Test Finds US Banks Can Withstand $708 Billion in Losses

The Federal Reserve’s latest stress test finds US banks can withstand $708 billion in losses, a reassuring signal amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Meanwhile regulators issued new guidance on handling sensitive information during bank examinations, and Treasury Secretary Bessent offered his own economic commentary. Here’s what this means for the banking sector right now.

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Argentine Judge Freezes 25 Crypto Wallets in $LIBRA Investigation

An Argentine judge froze 25 crypto wallets in the ongoing $LIBRA investigation, while Nigeria established a national Virtual Asset Council to regulate crypto. Meanwhile prominent crypto figures backed a new $40 million bitcoin treasury firm built to rival private equity. Here’s what these developments reveal about crypto regulation and institutional infrastructure right now.

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