Circle Pressures European Union to Overhaul MiCA Rules, Warns Current Framework Misses the World’s Biggest Stablecoins

BRUSSELS — Stablecoin giant Circle is mounting a concerted campaign to convince European Union regulators to substantially rework the bloc’s landmark digital asset rulebook. The issuer of the dollar-pegged USDC and euro-pegged EURC has formally submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). While Circle initially championed MiCA…

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Gulf Winds Credit Union Accelerates Expansion with Acquisition of Peoples Exchange Bank

By Dan Ennis Published September 29, 2026 In a strategic move that underscores the ongoing consolidation within the American financial services landscape, Gulf Winds Credit Union has announced its agreement to acquire Alabama-based Peoples Exchange Bank. This development follows the credit union’s August agreement to purchase Madison County Community Bank, marking a dual-track expansion strategy…

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Gesa Credit Union to Enter Oregon Market via Strategic Acquisition of Willamette Valley Bank

RICHLAND, WA — In a move that signals a significant shift in the Pacific Northwest’s financial landscape, Richland-based Gesa Credit Union announced on Tuesday a definitive agreement to acquire Willamette Valley Bank. This acquisition marks Gesa’s first foray into the Oregon market, representing a milestone in the credit union’s aggressive expansion strategy and a continuation…

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The Constitutional Tug-of-War: The Battle for the Future of the National Credit Union Administration

Executive Summary: A Regulatory Agency in Limbo The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the federal agency responsible for supervising and insuring thousands of credit unions across the United States, has become the latest battleground in a high-stakes constitutional conflict over executive power. Following the controversial April 2025 removal of board members Todd Harper and Tanya…

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