ICBA urges OCC to deny Coinbase’s national trust bank charter application

Nov 4, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged the OCC to deny Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co.

ICBA Urges OCC to Deny Coinbase’s Application for a National Trust Bank Charter

Nov 4, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reject Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co. (CNTC).

Bank financial officers report tighter standards for commercial, industrial loans

Nov 4, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Respondents to the Federal Reserve’s latest survey of senior financial officers shared their opinions on the standards and terms on, and demand for, bank loans to businesses and households over the past three months.

Court sides with Fed to reject master account access from nonbank entities

Nov 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit sided with the Federal Reserve, ICBA, and other groups by rejecting Custodia Bank’s argument that it should be granted automatic master account access because it holds a state charter.

Treasury secretary, senator: It’s time to empower community banks

Nov 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said empowering community banks to succeed is essential to driving economic growth in America.

FS-ISAC: North Korean criminals using new fraud technique

Nov 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
North Korean threat actors are leveraging a new technique to get victims to click on malicious links, the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center said in its latest weekly risk summary.

ICBA Applauds Circuit Court Ruling Upholding Fed Discretion Over Master Account Access

Oct 31, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today applauded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirming the Federal Reserve’s authority to deny Custodia Bank’s application for a master account.

Fed’s Bowman prioritizes outreach to community banks

Oct 31, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said she continues to prioritize community bank outreach to ensure their voice is part of agency efforts to shape a new regulatory framework.

FDIC’s Hill: Deposit insurance reform could boost confidence

Oct 31, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill said deposit insurance reform could strengthen depositor confidence.

CISA, NSA share Microsoft server security best practices

Oct 31, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency, and international cybersecurity released Microsoft Exchange Server Security Best Practices, a guide to help network defenders harden on-premises Exchange servers against exploitation by malicious actors.

Court halts 1033 rule compliance deadline

Oct 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky stayed the compliance deadline for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1033 rule.

Fed lowers interest rates by 25bp

Oct 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower target interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.0%.

ICBA supports Travis Hill for FDIC chairman

Oct 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA encouraged senators to advance the nomination of FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill to serve as FDIC chairman.

ICBA, others: Interest rate cap bill would hurt consumers’ access to credit

Oct 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (S. 2781), which would institute new government price controls for consumer loans, diminishing access to credit for individuals and small-business owners.

House Democrats express support for CDFI Fund

Oct 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
A group of 120 House Democrats urged the Trump administration to protect the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, saying its work is vital in supporting families, businesses, and communities that rely on this source of economic empowerment.

ICBA Supports Nomination of Travis Hill for FDIC Chairman

Oct 28, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today encouraged Senate Banking Committee members to advance the nomination of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Acting Chairman Travis Hill to serve as FDIC chairman.

ICBA calls for unified AI regulations

Oct 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on the White House to harmonize the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to address ambiguities inhibiting AI adoption.

OCC proposes rescinding recovery planning guidelines for large banks

Oct 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC proposed rescinding its recovery planning guidelines for certain large banks.

ICBA calls on policymakers to end government shutdown

Oct 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With the ongoing government shutdown threatening to harm local economic growth, ICBA encouraged all sides to work together to reopen the government.

Fed seeks comments on annual stress test

Oct 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve requested comment on proposals to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its annual stress test for large banks.