What is the current function of the FDIC?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) primarily serves to protect depositors by insuring deposits in member banks up to $250,000 per depositor per bank. It aims to maintain public confidence in the U.S. financial system by promoting stability and preventing bank runs. Additionally, the FDIC supervises and examines financial institutions for safety and soundness, and it manages receiverships for failed banks to facilitate an orderly resolution.