The Fed just kicked the can on capital increases for the dangerous Wall Street MEME Megabanks and their casino derivatives down the road until 2028. Wut could go wrong?

TL;DR: The Megabanks Are Winning the Fight Against Stronger Capital Requirements Dimon and McHenry: These two powerful figures, representing JPMorgan Chase and the House Financial Services Committee, respectively, are actively working to weaken proposed capital requirements for large banks. Derivative Risk: Megabanks …

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All the Devils from 2008 Are Back at the Megabanks: Leverage, Off-Balance-Sheet Debt, Over $192 Trillion in Derivatives, Shaky Capital Levels

TL;DR: Derivatives Danger: Four major U.S. banks hold 87% of all derivatives, totaling $168.26 trillion. Dodd-Frank Failure: The 2010 law failed to prevent the return of risky derivatives practices. Leverage and Off-Balance Sheet Debt: Megabanks have excessive leverage and hide debt off their balance …

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