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What does Gov. Waller's "skinny" master account mean for stablecoin issuers?
Gov. Waller's "skinny" master account could mean safer stablecoins, especially if paired with Fedwire Security Services.
Roman Goldstein
2 hours ago2 min read


Welcome (again) Derek Higginbotham
Derek Higginbotham joined Klaros as a senior advisor in January 2025. After 9 months in that role, I’m thrilled that he’s now chosen to join Klaros as a partner.  Derek Higginbotham Derek’s distinguished himself as a banker who understands how to operate in tech and a fintech-er who understands good banking. At Klaros, Derek leverages this experience in bank-fintech matchmaking, building fintech-forward bank strategies, and regulatory enforcement resolution. We’re also enjoyi
Konrad Alt
Oct 162 min read


An Updated Bank Charter Primer
In addition to Industrial Loan Companies (ILCs), Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank Charters (M-A-L-P-Bs), and Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDIs), National Trust Banks (NTBs), CEBA banks, and Payments National Banks (PNBs) have emerged as contenders.
Roman Goldstein
Oct 103 min read


Nubank files for a national banking charter
Klaros is honored to work with Nubank (NYSE:NU), one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms, which announced today that it has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). 
Michele Alt
Sep 301 min read


Welcome Roman!
Roman Goldstein Klaros is a small firm, and historically it’s been unusual for us to add more than one team member a month, if that - but...
Konrad Alt
Sep 152 min read


Welcome Sepideh!
Sepideh Rowland We’ve all heard about the loosening of the regulatory reins in Washington, but one place where that’s definitely NOT...
Konrad Alt
Sep 102 min read
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