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

Feds announce first crypto insider trading indictment

Jul 22, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Federal law enforcement officials announced the first-ever insider trading tipping indictment involving cryptocurrency.

‘Buy now, pay later’ surge deflates merchant interchange push

Jul 13, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
While merchants are urging regulators to expand the Durbin Amendment, the recent surge of “buy now, pay later” is deflating their interchange arguments, according to ICBA’s latest blog post.

Treasury’s Liang raises prospect of nonbank stablecoin model

Jul 8, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Treasury Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang this week explored the appropriate regulatory structure to address stablecoin risks.