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Crypto Collapses and Security Concerns Renew Debate Over Digital Assets Policy
Remaining aware of developments in the digital assets industry is critical as crypto entities seek greater access to the traditional financial system and policymakers in Congress deliberate paths...
Four things to know about faster and instant payments
Consumers and businesses are increasingly using payment platforms that allow them to pay or transfer money faster than ever before, with U.S. faster payments transactions topping $900 billion in 2020.
Why Small Business See a (Use) Case for Instant Payments
According to the Federal Reserve, nine in 10 businesses (or 29.25 million) expect to be able to send and receive instant payments by 2023. Fortunately, in many cases, community-based financial...
Community Banking Month: Celebrating Servant Leadership
Paying it forward — or repaying a kindness received with a good deed to someone else — is more than a concept, it’s put into practice every day at the nation’s community banks.
Unpacking the Path to Today’s Instant Payments
When it comes to digital payments, we’ve come a long way. Global mobile payment transactions are valued at over $2 trillion, and more than three-quarters of consumers cite their preference for...
Community Banks Flock to ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator as Program Reaches Peak Capacity
They say, "success begets success" and in the case of the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program this timeless belief holds true. Before we even hit the halfway point on our fifth accelerator program...
How community banks can combat the rise of check fraud
In recent years, community banks across the nation have seen a drastic rise in check fraud. To compound the issue, many community banks are faced with challenges getting funds reimbursed from the...
What You Need to Know about the Reg II Update
July 1 is the compliance date for the clarification to Regulation II, which the Board of the Federal Reserve System approved in October. While this requirement has applied to card-present...