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ICBA Urges OCC to Rescind Approval for Coinbase’s National Trust Charter Following Criminal Lawsuit

This follows the New York State Attorney General’s lawsuit alleging that the Coinbase Global subsidiary is violating New York and federal laws by running illegal prediction markets that lack consumer protections and internal controls.


ICBA Comment Letter - FinCEN Proposed AML-CFT Program Rule

ICBA strongly urges FinCEN to adopt the following changes and clarifications in any final rule to ensure the framework is workable, risk-based, and appropriately tailored for community banks:

  • Preserve the proposal’s risk-based approach and allow institutions to shift more resources to higher-risk areas and away from lower risk activities.
  • Clarify that an effective program need not be perfect and that minor or technical deficiencies do not constitute program failure.
  • Confirm that community banks may use streamlined, relationship-based risk assessment processes suited to their size, complexity, and risk profile.
  • Revise the AML/CFT Priorities requirement so it does not become an open-ended compliance exercise disconnected from a bank’s actual risk profile.

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ICBA Comment Letter - FinCEN-OFAC Proposed Rule RE:PPSIs

ICBA strongly supports a federal illicit-finance framework for PPSIs that is no weaker than the framework applicable to community banks. Community banks already operate under extensive AML/CFT, sanctions, examination, audit, and reporting obligations, and nonbank issuers offering bank-like payment products should not be permitted to compete under materially weaker standards.



Building Momentum: Progress on Reg CC, the UCC, and the Fight Against Check Fraud

Real progress on check fraud has never come from a single breakthrough. It comes from sustained advocacy, patient relationship building, and the slow accumulation of small wins.

New from ICBA Education: Digital Assets Webinar Series

Digital assets are influencing the future of finance, making this an ideal time for community banks to build their knowledge. This five-part webinar series equips community bankers with a fundamental understanding of digital assets, from basic concepts to strategic implications.

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ICBA released the Community Bank Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Guide, a resource developed by ICBA members to help community banks navigate the artificial intelligence security landscape.

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Fundamentals of CTRs and SARs Webinar

Understanding when and how to file Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting your institution from financial crime risks. This webinar provides an overview of the foundational requirements for CTR and SAR filings, including thresholds, triggering events, and common scenarios community bankers may encounter. We’ll break down the key components of each form and explain best practice approaches for accurate completion, error prevention, and adherence to regulatory standards. Whether you are new to BSA/AML responsibilities or need a refresher, this session will strengthen your understanding. Learning Objectives: Identify when a CTR must be filed, including threshold requirements and exemptions. Recognize situations that may require filing a SAR, including behavioral, transactional, and pattern based indicators. Complete CTR and SAR forms more accurately by applying best practices and avoiding common reporting errors. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 6/10/26
Jun 10, 2026  | 
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    ICBA's AI Security Readiness Guide: A Panel Discussion Webinar

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how community banks serve customers, manage risk, and compete in an evolving marketplace. It is also changing the cybersecurity landscape in a way that every institution – regardless of size – needs to understand and prepare for. The good news: with the right guidance, community banks are well-positioned to adapt. This session explores the ICBA AI Security Readiness Guide. Developed by community bankers through the ICBA AI Task Force, the guide offers practical, right-sized guidance tailored to the realities of community banking. Uncover the ways this new ICBA AI Security Readiness Guide can support your institution’s resilience and AI readiness. Learning Objectives: Examine recent advancements in frontier AI models, to include Claude Mythos, OpenAI GPT 5.5, and Google Gemini, and what they mean for the evolving AI threat landscape and community banks.    Identify critical “Crown Jewel” systems and vendors.    Strengthen third-party and vendor due diligence practices.    Understand Shadow AI and personal device risk.    Identify operational considerations to keeping the bank running.    Update and test your Incident Response Plan. Download the ICBA AI Security Readiness Guide Complimentary to ICBA Members only. Duration: 75 minutes Presented live and recorded on 06/11/26.
    Jun 11, 2026  | 
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    ALM and Investment Strategies Seminar - Iowa

    After years of navigating a challenging interest rate landscape—with shrinking margins and rising funding costs—2025 brought a welcome turning point: expanding margins and stronger earnings. Yet as we move through this easing cycle, one pressing question looms: What comes next? With the Federal Reserve having delivered 175 basis points of rate cuts from late 2024 through 2025, senior management and ALCOs continue to face the dual challenges of uncertainty and volatility. Will the Fed achieve a soft landing, or could the US economy tip into recession in 2026? While the path forward remains unclear, policymakers have signaled the potential for additional rate cuts—making strategic planning more crucial than ever. This seminar is designed for CEOs, CFOs, and investment officers ready to take control of the next rate cycle. Learn how to protect your balance sheet, optimize margins, and strengthen your investment portfolio amidst uncertainty. Join us for an engaging, forward-looking discussion on: Economic and Market Update The Fed’s Next Moves Industry Trends Regulatory Hot Topics and Focus Items Interest Rate Risk Management Best Practices Liquidity Risk Management Best Practices Investment Portfolio Strategies for Today’s Environment
    Jun 15, 2026  | 
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  • Developing Leadership vs. "Managership" Approach Webinar

    This webinar provides a thorough understanding of the discipline of leadership versus “managership.” Discussions will highlight the importance of sound leadership within banking organizations. Additionally, participants will delve into the trait, skills, and style approaches to leadership, explore psychodynamic leadership theory, and review strategic leadership concepts. Leadership ethics will also be addressed Key principles will be illustrated through case studies; giving participants the opportunity to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios. This webinar is ideal for banking professionals at any level who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities. Learning Objectives: Identify the differences between a leader and a manager. Outline the different leadership theories, concepts, and principles. Explore leadership ethical thought. Understand how to apply leadership techniques to real human issues in banking. Duration: 90 minutes
    Jun 17, 2026  | 
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