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The payments landscape for community banks is changing rapidly as traditional payments converge with new instant payment systems and emerging cryptocurrencies. It is critical for Community Banks to maintain awareness of developments in the payments space to assess new opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure that their payment strategy aligns with overall business plans.

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House committee announces hearings, markup for June

May 23, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings and a markup for June, including:

  • A hearing on digital assets at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, June 4.

  • A subcommittee hearing on data privacy in the financial system at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5.

  • A markup of various measures at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10.

  • The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24.

  • A subcommittee hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26.