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FDIC extends comment period on stablecoin rule
2026-02-09 The FDIC issued an ICBA-advocated extension of the comment period for its proposed rulemaking on the GENIUS Act. Details: The FDIC announced a 90-day extension of the comment period from...
ICBA, farm groups urge no cuts to crop insurance
2026-02-09 ICBA and 60 farm groups opposed cuts to crop insurance during the budget process. Details: In letters to the administration and congressional leaders, ICBA and the other groups said: The...
ICBA expresses concerns about ‘skinny’ master accounts
2026-02-09 ICBA told policymakers it has significant concerns about expanding direct Federal Reserve account access to institutions that operate outside the traditional banking regulatory...
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month 2026-02-09 The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) will host ICBA LIVE 2026, the nation’s premier educational and...
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
2026-02-09 capital Washington, D.C. (Feb. 9, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for today’s bipartisan passage of the Housing for...
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day 2026-02-10 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned consumers that Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for criminals to use...
Washington credit union tax continues making news
2026-02-10 Washington state’s recently enacted tax on credit unions that acquire banks continues making news. Background: Effective immediately, the Washington law says state-based credit unions...
House passes ICBA-supported regulatory relief bill
2026-02-10 The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which includes ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory reforms and promotes housing affordability....
ICBA Urges Congress to Provide Additional Farm Aid
2026-02-10 Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today strongly urged Congress to quickly pass bipartisan legislation to provide additional...
Banking Trades Statement on White House Crypto Market Structure Meeting
Crypto Image Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Following today’s meeting at the White House on crypto market structure legislation, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute and...
ICBA ad campaign spotlights impact of community banks
With multiple advocacy efforts underway in Washington, an ICBA ad campaign running this week showcases the positive impact of community banks to local communities. Details: In the Politico Morning...
Fed’s Waller recognizes concerns over ‘skinny’ master accounts
2026-02-11 Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he’s hearing concerns from banks and crypto-focused firms on his efforts to authorize “skinny” master accounts, but the Fed still plans...
ICBA pushes for more economic assistance to farmers
ICBA pushes for more economic assistance to farmers 2026-02-11 ICBA urged Congress to pass an additional farm economic assistance package. Details: In a letter to members of Congress, ICBA said: A...
ICBA attends another White House meeting on digital asset market structure priorities
2026-02-11 ICBA attended a second White House meeting focused on the debate over pending digital assets market structure legislation. Details: At the meeting, which was also attended by digital...
Finosec Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Cybersecurity Governance
2026-02-11 INN-TECH_13_image branded Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today named Finosec, a cybersecurity governance SaaS company, as its newest...
Report: Assets held by CDFIs declined over past two years
2026-02-12 After growing by nearly 10 times between 2011 and 2024, assets held by community development financial institutions declined modestly between the fourth quarter of 2023 and second...
Finosec named as ICBA Preferred Service Provider
2026-02-12 ICBA announced Finosec as its newest Preferred Service Provider to help community banks with cybersecurity governance. Details: Finosec: Specializes in governance tools for infosec,...
ICBA-advocated USDA Express Loan Act introduced in House
2026-02-12 Reps. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) and Adam Gray (D-Calif.) introduced ICBA-advocated legislation to speed up approval times for USDA loans. Details: The USDA Express Loan Act (H.R. 7426)...
ICBA-supported TRUST Act introduced in Senate
2026-02-12 ICBA expressed strong support for the bipartisan Senate introduction of ICBA-advocated legislation to provide expanded community bank examination relief. About the Bill: Introduced by...
Independent Banker shares tips for addressing the end of penny production
2026-02-12 Since penny production has ended, a new Independent Banker article spotlights the economics of rounding and offers insights on dealing with the change. Details: The latest Independent...