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New article spotlights accelerating credit union acquisitions
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January 01, 2026 |
Independent Banker
ICBA supports proposal to bar agency use of reputation risk
Treasury publishes penny FAQs
FS-ISAC shares tips for defending against ransomware
FHFA reports decline in single-family guarantee fees
House Republicans push Fed for new approach on pennies
Fed report: Debit card transaction fraud growing
Fed seeks input on limited-purpose ‘payment accounts’
ICBA Congratulates Travis Hill on Confirmation as FDIC Chairman
Fed research reinforces ICBA call to mitigate stablecoin risks
Senate passes NDAA with ICBA-opposed measures removed
ICBA looks back on transformative year for community banking
Kristine LaVigna Named President & CEO of ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance
ICBA Names Justin Dunmyer as SVP, Innovation & Product Strategy
FDIC proposes application process for bank subsidiaries to issue stablecoins
House panel advances five ICBA-supported bills
ICBA opposes PayPal’s ILC application
ICBA supports revisions to the 1071 small-business rule
ICBA analysis: Permitting interest on payment stablecoins would harm community bank lending
CFPB updates TILA, CLA, FCRA thresholds for 2026
ICBA Opposes PayPal Application to Form Industrial Loan Company
CISA releases cybersecurity performance goals
President Trump proposes national AI framework
ICBA opposes approval of national trust charter applications from nonbanks
ICBA Analysis: Permitting Interest on Payment Stablecoin Holdings Would Reduce Community Bank Lending by $850 Billion
ICBA tells Senate panel that IORB is vital to financial system
ICBA’s Romero Rainey, Merski recognized as top lobbyists
How community banks are navigating the end of penny production
ICBA Opposes OCC’s Approval of Five National Trust Charter Applications
OCC releases findings on large bank debanking activities
Senators request hearing on digital assets market structure
Romero Rainey, Merski Once Again Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists List, Demonstrating ICBA’s Advocacy Prowess
OCC confirms permissible bank activities related to principal cryptoasset transactions
ICBA, others urge Fed to withdraw debit interchange proposal
In new op-ed, ICBA breaks down consumer harm of credit union acquisitions
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Debuts 10th Cohort to Continue Driving Community Bank Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for the 10th iteration of its award-winning ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP10). The solutions span a broad array of offerings – from responsible AI for compliance to tools that accelerate small business growth, modernize lending, expand investing options, and strengthen fraud defenses – all supporting community bank innovation.
December 09, 2025 |
Press Release
Innovation
Trump administration announces $12 billion farm aid package
OCC’s Gould: Digital asset entities should have pathway to charters
New op-ed: Deposit insurance reform is critical for Main Street
FinCEN: Ransomware incidents totaled $2.1 billion over three years
Fed seeks feedback on potential changes to check services
CISA releases guidance on integrating AI in operational technology
Regulators back community banks during House hearing
ICBA, state affiliates urge Treasury to raise SAR, CTR thresholds
Independent Banker honors best community banks to work for
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