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ICBA opposes PayPal’s ILC application
CFPB updates TILA, CLA, FCRA thresholds for 2026
ICBA supports revisions to the 1071 small-business rule
ICBA analysis: Permitting interest on payment stablecoins would harm community bank lending
ICBA supports parts of CFPB’s Reg B proposal
ICBA Opposes PayPal Application to Form Industrial Loan Company
CISA releases cybersecurity performance goals
President Trump proposes national AI framework
ICBA opposes approval of national trust charter applications from nonbanks
ICBA Analysis: Permitting Interest on Payment Stablecoin Holdings Would Reduce Community Bank Lending by $850 Billion
ICBA’s Romero Rainey, Merski recognized as top lobbyists
How community banks are navigating the end of penny production
ICBA tells Senate panel that IORB is vital to financial system
ICBA Opposes OCC’s Approval of Five National Trust Charter Applications
OCC releases findings on large bank debanking activities
Senators request hearing on digital assets market structure
Romero Rainey, Merski Once Again Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists List, Demonstrating ICBA’s Advocacy Prowess
OCC confirms permissible bank activities related to principal cryptoasset transactions
ICBA, others urge Fed to withdraw debit interchange proposal
In new op-ed, ICBA breaks down consumer harm of credit union acquisitions
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Debuts 10th Cohort to Continue Driving Community Bank Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for the 10th iteration of its award-winning ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP10). The solutions span a broad array of offerings – from responsible AI for compliance to tools that accelerate small business growth, modernize lending, expand investing options, and strengthen fraud defenses – all supporting community bank innovation.
December 09, 2025 |
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Innovation
Trump administration announces $12 billion farm aid package
OCC’s Gould: Digital asset entities should have pathway to charters
New op-ed: Deposit insurance reform is critical for Main Street
Fed seeks feedback on potential changes to check services
FinCEN: Ransomware incidents totaled $2.1 billion over three years
CISA releases guidance on integrating AI in operational technology
Independent Banker honors best community banks to work for
ICBA, state affiliates urge Treasury to raise SAR, CTR thresholds
Regulators back community banks during House hearing
ICBA Independent Banker Honors 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For Winners
Regulators seek input on streamlining call report
ICBA: FinCEN underestimates information collection burden
ICBA commends FDIC for adjusting Part 363 thresholds
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