December 2025

Congress passes law to extend tax deadlines after disasters

Congress has passed a bill giving taxpayers who have been affected by natural disasters some extra time to file a claim for a tax credit or refund. Processing Content The bipartisan bill, known as H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, was sponsored by Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Jimmy Panetta, D-California, […]

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Fed rescinds Biden-era crypto guidance

Key insight: The Federal Reserve is loosening its reins on crypto activities allowed for banks, with particular attention paid to noninsured state-chartered banks. What’s at stake: Custodia, a special purpose depository institution, has been engaged in a lawsuit against the Fed over the central bank’s denial of Custodia’s application for a master account. Expert quote: “I cannot agree

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Newrez settles SLS allegations with state attorney general

Andrea Joy Campbell, attorney general of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at a forum in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographer:Mel Musto/Bloomberg Rithm affiliate Newrez has entered into a settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Joy Campbell that resolves allegations related to its status as a successor by merger to Specialized Loan Servicing. Processing Content “This settlement resolves a several-years-old

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