 Panelists outline advantages of cryptocurrency use in home purchasesFriday, June 5, 2026 At this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., The Title Report sat in on the session “From Token to Title: Applying Cryptocurrency for Rel Estate Opportunities.” The panelists discussed a new universal payment token that is being marketed as a crypto asset that can be used by consumers to help them with home purchases and other transactions. |
 NFIB: Small Business Employment Index nearly flat in MayFriday, June 5, 2026 The National Federation of Independent Business May Jobs Report showed that the Small Business Employment Index was nearly flat, registering 100.3 after coming in at 100.4 in April. It is the third straight month in which the Index has declined. |
 Scam by athlete impersonating NFL players casts spotlight on ongoing deed fraud threatThursday, June 4, 2026 Luther Davis, an ex-University of Alabama football player, is charged in connection with a loan fraud scheme where he impersonated multiple NFL players. The case is an example of the ongoing deed fraud threat that homeowners need to keep on their radar. Edward McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates in Columbia, S.C., knows first-hand that this type of criminal activity is far from unusual. He discussed his experience and shared advice.
FNTI adds new staffer to Texas Underwriting Counsel teamThursday, June 4, 2026 First National Title Insurance Co. recently welcomed a new team member. The new employee offers a background in underwriting operations, agency support and relationship management throughout the Texas market.
EquityProtect announced it has topped $1 billion in protected property valueThursday, June 4, 2026 EquityProtect’s monetary threshold reflects properties of owners who have used its SmartPolicy technology to place a recorded legal encumbrance directly on their title — creating a cryptographically verified lock that cannot be bypassed by a forged signature, a fabricated notarization, or a stolen identity.
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