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

Global securities group planning next steps on crypto rules

Apr 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The International Organization of Securities Commissions said it plans to build on its proposals on crypto markets and decentralized finance in the coming year.

Treasury repeats call for new authorities to target crypto crime

Apr 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department reiterated its calls for Congress to grant the department additional tools to address illicit actors’ use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime.

SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto

Apr 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.