by Team Small News | Oct 7, 2025 | Banking
First Federal Community Bank has made a significant donation to North Lamar Independent School District (ISD) through the Panther Debit Card Program. The program is a partnership between the bank and the school district, where a portion of every credit purchase made...
by Team Small News | Oct 5, 2025 | Banking
Coinbase Global, a leading US cryptocurrency exchange, has applied for a national trust bank license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The license, also known as a special-purpose national bank charter, will allow Coinbase to grow its...
by Team Small News | Oct 1, 2025 | Banking
Stripe’s subsidiary, Bridge, is seeking a federal charter as it prepares for the potential introduction of stablecoin regulations in the US. A federal charter would allow Bridge to operate under a single, national regulator, rather than being subject to multiple...
by Team Small News | Sep 28, 2025 | Banking
Eastern Bank has received federal approval to close its $490 million acquisition of HarborOne Bank, a deal that was first announced in July 2022. The acquisition will create one of the largest mutually-owned banks in the United States, with approximately $22 billion...
by Team Small News | Sep 20, 2025 | Banking
A bank is currently offering a high-interest rate of 6.75% for fixed deposits (FDs) with tenures ranging from 7 to 180 days. This offer is attractive for individuals looking to invest their money for a short period and earn a significant return. The interest rate of...
by Team Small News | Sep 15, 2025 | Banking
Wesley Phillip Wilson, Jr., a 44-year-old man from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to several bank robbery offenses that took place in Maryland and Virginia in 2020. The guilty plea includes charges of bank robbery, attempted bank robbery, and brandishing...