Search results for «Community Banks»
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OCC GENIUS Act Encourages Community Banks to Pursue Payment Stablecoin Roles
The OCC issued its final rule under the GENIUS Act on October 21, 2026, inviting community banks to explore roles as permitted payment stablecoin issuers.
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ECB digital euro network providers selected for DESP connectivity
The ECB has named two temporary groupings of network service providers to handle connectivity for the digital euro service platform under contracts that run up to 10 years.
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Galaxy National Bank Application Targets Expanded Digital Asset Custody for Institutions
Galaxy Digital Inc. filed an application on October 29, 2026, to establish Galaxy National Bank as a national trust institution focused on digital asset services.
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Digital Yuan Upgrade Introduces Smart Contract Framework and Expanded Payment Services
The People’s Bank of China released a new central platform and smart contract standards for the e-CNY on October 21 at the 2026 Financial Street Forum in Beijing.
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Sweden e-krona Discussions Revived by Riksbank Over Stablecoin and Digital Euro Risks
Sweden’s central bank has asked lawmakers to begin preparations for a digital krona after payments-market changes made the project relevant again.
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Digital Yuan Upgrade Expands e-CNY Smart Contracts Through New PBOC Platform
The PBOC E-CNY Operation Management Center announced major infrastructure upgrades on October 21, 2026, shifting the digital yuan to a programmable platform with expanded smart contract capabilities.
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Sweden Digital Krona Legislation Preparation Urged by Riksbank
On 15 October 2026 the Riksbank asked the Riksdag to begin legislative work on a possible digital krona driven by security concerns and digital euro developments.
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JPM Coin Moves to Ethereum Mainnet for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan announced on October 19, 2026, that its USD deposit token JPM Coin is now available on the Ethereum mainnet for eligible institutional clients.
