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ICBA urges OCC to deny Coinbase s national trust bank charter application

ICBA urged the OCC to deny Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co.
November 04, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

FS-ISAC: North Korean criminals using new fraud technique

North Korean threat actors are leveraging a new technique to get victims to click on malicious links, the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center said in its latest weekly risk summary.
November 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

Treasury secretary, senator: It’s time to empower community banks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said empowering community banks to succeed is essential to driving economic growth in America.
November 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Court sides with Fed to reject master account access from nonbank entities

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit sided with the Federal Reserve, ICBA, and other groups by rejecting Custodia Bank’s argument that it should be granted automatic master account access because it holds a state charter.
November 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

Digital Banking for the Modern Age

“With core providers more open to fintech integrations, we can cast a larger net around the products and services that address a strategic need.”
November 03, 2025 | News  

Strategic Loan Modifications That Work

When a customer gets into trouble with loan payments, a modification is sometimes the easiest way to help them get back on track.
November 03, 2025 | News   Lending 

BayCoast Bank Helps Craft a Playhouse Fit for a Princess

In June 2023, BayCoast Bank in Swansea, Massachusetts, joined forces with a network of community partners to create a playhouse for a young girl with life-limiting medical challenges.
November 03, 2025 | News  

Managing Third-Party Fintech Risk

No matter how much effort your community bank puts into compliance, a third party can still put the bank at risk. Learn how to keep partners in check and ensure they’re compliant with regulations, too.
November 03, 2025 | News  

Rising Concerns Over National Bank Trust Charters

“Trust banks are not required to meet the same kinds of regulatory and capital standards that apply to federally insured full-service banks.”
November 03, 2025 | News  

Streamlining Social Media for Community Banks

Don’t have a dedicated social media person? No problem. New tools and an inclusive approach make your community bank’s social presence simpler to establish and maintain.
November 03, 2025 | News   Growing the Community 

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