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

Hsu: Agencies targeting crypto risks, interconnectedness

Oct 12, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu warned of risks posed by crypto-assets and laid out some of his priorities for bringing them within the regulatory perimeter.

Digital Payments – New Conveniences, New Opportunities for Fraudsters

Oct 11, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Though consumers have embraced ACH and wire transfers as essential ways to pay and move money, digital tools, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay wallets, Venmo and Cash App, and other digital convenience offerings have increasingly become popular payment methods for consumers due to their convenience and speed.

ICBA seeking Digital Assets Task Force nominations

Oct 4, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is seeking submissions from volunteers to serve on a new Digital Assets Task Force to examine and deliberate issues related to central bank digital currency and digital assets, such as stablecoins.