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Bank examiners, as depicted in the 1946 movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” are a rare breed of smart, dedicated public servants whose job has always been to keep the financial system safe and sound. As the complexity and risks of running a bank increase with the introduction of cryptocurrencies such as stablecoins and the move towards tokenization, the need for these examiners has never been greater. Yet, bank supervisors are leading a reduction-in-force that will further strain resources.