Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency industry has demonstrated continued growth despite large-scale malfeasance and lawsuits against significant players. Community bankers remain concerned about the risks presented by digital assets, including rampant investment scams and a lack of strong consumer protections and regulatory oversight.
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Community bank innovation: a multipronged approach to stablecoins, AI, and fraud
From the digitization of money with stablecoins to the rise of artificial intelligence across operations, traditional relationship banking is evolving. And ICBA is meeting the moment through a coordinated, multi-pillar strategy of advocacy, education, and innovation.
Community bank innovation: a multipronged approach to stablecoins, AI, and fraud
From the digitization of money with stablecoins to the rise of artificial intelligence across operations, traditional relationship banking is evolving. And ICBA is meeting the moment through a coordinated, multi-pillar strategy of advocacy, education, and innovation.
ICBA: Detecting illicit activity involving digital assets requires bigger effort
ICBA told the Treasury Department that community banks remain open to exploring the potential capabilities of payment stablecoins, but their promise rests on the government’s ability and willingness to deter the skyrocketing growth of illicit finance in the digital economy.