What changed and why it matters

CISA Alerts Jan 23, 2026 Guidance TX

CISA Releases Product Categories List to Propel Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14306

- CISA has released a list of product categories to promote the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. - This action is in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 14306.

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Banking Dive Jan 23, 2026 Proposals TX

Affirm seeks Nevada bank charter

- Affirm is seeking a Nevada bank charter by submitting applications to state and federal regulators. - The move could impact competition and services offered in the credit union sector, though no direct action...

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Banking Dive Jan 23, 2026 Security TX

Sunwest Bank moves on AI in search of efficiencies

- Sunwest Bank plans to use AI to automate workflows and add intelligence capabilities. - The goal is to extract value through these technological advancements.

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Banking Dive Jan 23, 2026 Security TX

Capital One nabs Brex for $5.15B

The deal between Capital One and Brex is expected to close in mid-2026; Brex specializes in corporate cards, payments, and expense-management tools.

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Banking Dive Jan 22, 2026 Enforcement

Trump sues JPMorgan, Dimon over alleged debanking

- President Trump sues JPMorgan and its CEO Jamie Dimon over alleged debanking in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. - The action follows public accusations made by the president last...

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Banking Dive Jan 22, 2026 Commentary TX

Supreme Court approaches Cook case with skepticism

- Supreme Court justices showed skepticism towards the cause and notice in President Trump’s attempted firing of a Fed governor. - The case may set a new precedent with potential implications for future firings.

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Banking Dive Jan 22, 2026 Commentary TX

Inside the explosion of banking charter applications

• The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency received 18 banking charter applications in the previous year. • Two additional applications have been submitted recently, indicating a potential continuation of this trend.

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Banking Dive Jan 22, 2026 Commentary TX

Dimon: AI’s effect on labor market ‘may go too fast for society’

• JPMorgan CEO projects AI will lead to fewer employees despite global growth in five years. • The impact of AI on the labor market may occur too quickly for society to adapt.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Commentary

KeyCorp names new lead independent director

- Two board members at KeyCorp will retire during the annual meeting. - Activist investor HoldCo Asset Management has sought board changes and other demands.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Proposals TX

Klarna to offer after-purchase BNPL

Klarna will offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) services allowing customers to convert purchases into installment loans after the transaction; this could impact credit unions' risk management and loan portfolio.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Commentary TX

‘We’re coming’ to ‘fight you,’ PNC’s Demchak warns banks

• Regional banks face challenges as larger institutions expand into their markets. • PNC's CEO warns of potential regulatory battles.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Security TX

Payments fraud risks grow with AI

Artificial intelligence threats are increasing in the financial sector; new industry trends such as agentic commerce and passkey adoption are being implemented to enhance defenses against payments fraud.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Proposals

Wyoming has big plans for stablecoin

- Wyoming is deploying the first state-issued stable token to reduce card interchange costs and simplify payments to vendors. - The initiative aims to streamline payment processes and potentially lower operational expenses.

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Banking Dive Jan 21, 2026 Enforcement TX

Crypto lender Nexo fined $500K by California regulator

- Nexo was fined $500K by a California regulator for issuing loans without a state license and failing to consider borrowers' ability to repay. - The company stated that these issues do not reflect...

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Federal Register - Credit Unions Jan 21, 2026 Guidance TX

Sunshine Act Meetings

- The Sunshine Act requires credit unions to provide public access to certain meetings and records. - Credit unions must ensure transparency in their operations by making meeting minutes and other relevant documents available...

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Krebs on Security Jan 20, 2026 Security TX

Kimwolf Botnet Lurking in Corporate, Govt. Networks

- Kimwolf botnet infects over 2 million devices, targeting IoT and Android TV streaming boxes. - Nearly 25% of Infoblox's customers made a query to a Kimwolf-related domain name since October 1, 2025.

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Banking Dive Jan 20, 2026 Commentary

Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan over debanking

- President Trump accuses JPMorgan of 'incorrectly' debanking him in relation to the Capitol riot. - The incident involves a disagreement over whether Mr. Dimon was offered the Federal Reserve chair position.

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Banking Dive Jan 20, 2026 Commentary TX

Fifth Third CEO flags acquisition-related cuts

- A WARN notice was filed by Comerica indicating 184 job reductions at its Frisco, Texas location. - The article does not provide specific details on the impact of these cuts on credit unions.

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Banking Dive Jan 20, 2026 Commentary TX

Big banks continue the hunt for AI-driven efficiencies

- Big banks are investing in AI technologies with the goal of achieving operational efficiencies. - Executives expect significant returns on these investments within the next few years.

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Banking Dive Jan 16, 2026 Enforcement

Senator probes BNY for more Epstein info

Sen. Ron Wyden requested BNY provide details on 18 $1 million wire transfers linked to Jeffrey Epstein and asked about the bank’s KYC procedures; names of individual bankers involved were also sought.

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Banking Dive Jan 16, 2026 Commentary

First Horizon calls out Raleigh as a market of interest

- First Horizon is not interested in a large acquisition. - If a smaller bank with a handful of branches were to come for sale, First Horizon will consider it.

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Banking Dive Jan 15, 2026 Commentary

PNC mandates 5-day RTO starting May 4

PNC is implementing a 5-day remote work policy starting May 4; CEO Bill Demchak mentioned that remote work negatively impacts company performance.

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Banking Dive Jan 15, 2026 Commentary TX

BofA joins Citi, Wells in projecting headcount cuts this year

- Bank of America and Citigroup are projecting headcount cuts as they integrate AI into their operations. - The CEO of Citigroup also mentioned that the standards for working at the bank have increased.

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Banking Dive Jan 15, 2026 Commentary TX

M&A in 2026 may put more distance between big, small banks

• Expect an increase in bank mergers and acquisitions, particularly before the midterm elections. • This trend may widen the gap between large and small banks.

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Banking Dive Jan 14, 2026 Commentary TX

Coastal Financial buys ‘climate-friendly’ fintech GreenFi

- Coastal Financial will take on governance and brand stewardship of GreenFi. - This acquisition likely deepens the credit union’s involvement in banking-as-a-service (BaaS).

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