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.

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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.

GENIUS Act bill to establish stablecoin regulations signed into law

Jul 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump signed into law the GENIUS Act, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The bill signing follows a House vote last week of 308-122 to pass the GENIUS Act following Senate passage last month.

House passes bills to establish digital assets regulatory frameworks, bar U.S. CBDC

Jul 18, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The House of Representatives passed three bills designed to establish stablecoin and digital asset regulatory frameworks and prohibit the United States from issuing a central bank digital currency.