Payments

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.

Payments News

Nacha approves rules on enhancing international ACH transactions

Oct 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Nacha voting members approved five Nacha Operating Rules changes aimed at increasing the awareness and efficiency of international ACH transactions.

ICBA Urges Congress to Preserve Access to Credit by Extending Prohibition on Yield-Bearing Stablecoins

Oct 8, 2025 | Press Release
As the Senate considers legislation to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets markets, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is calling on lawmakers to ensure the legislation prohibits digital asset exchanges and affiliates from paying interest or yield to payment stablecoin holders.

SEC permits trust companies to custody cryptoassets

Oct 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The SEC indicated it would permit registered funds and advisers to use state trust companies to custody cryptoassets.