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

White House releases digital asset recommendations

Jul 31, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released recommendations for digital financial technology.

ICBA offers new GENIUS Act summary, webinar

Jul 31, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA published a new summary of the GENIUS Act for ICBA members and next week is scheduled to host a complimentary community bank briefing on the act and other digital asset policy developments.

ICBA breaks down the GENIUS Act and what’s next for community banks

Jul 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
A new blog post from ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey details what’s in the recently signed GENIUS Act stablecoin law and what it means for community banks.