Former FHA Commissioner Cassidy returns to Walker & Dunlop

Key insight: The debts of a wealthy art collector and real estate mogul have opened an opportunity for Oklahoma’s Bank7 to acquire Century Bank of New Mexico. Supporting data: Bank7 has offered to pay $68 million for a 71% stake in the Santa Fe lender. Expert quote: “I think it’s a very compelling opportunity for…

Solana pushed back to $145 this week; its first return to that level since mid-December. The move confirms renewed strength across large-cap altcoins as market sentiment improves in early 2026. Still, while SOL’s price recovery is drawing headlines, a different conversation is taking place beneath the surface. Traders are once again comparing mature Layer-1 rallies…

Glenstone confirms no change to post-acquisition strategy. Your trusted source for commercial real estate intelligence, insights, and market analysis. Register for free to access two complimentary articles per month, or Subscribe to unlock unlimited CRE intelligence. Already have an account? Log in The post Glenstone increases final cash offer for Alternative Income REIT appeared first…

A Washington-based woman pleaded guilty to impersonating a financial advisor in a scheme that defrauded at least 28 victims of more than $3 million, the Justice Department announced.  According to court documents, Jenni Yoon Jeong Lee is a 53-year-old woman based in Federal Way, Wash., a Seattle suburb about 20 miles from the city. She pleaded guilty…

Key insight: Currency security is banking’s oldest technology problem, and today’s $100 bill still carries features that descend from the anti-counterfeiting Benjamin Franklin engineered into colonial notes by hand. Supporting data: By the end of the Civil War, nearly one-third of all U.S. currency in circulation was counterfeit, the Secret Service estimates. Forward look: Because…

It’s been a while since oil prices were the focal point of the interest rate conversation, but that recently familiar dynamic is once again playing out. The U.S./Iran peace deal is on increasingly shaky ground and the ability for oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz has been increasingly compromised over the past 24…