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Digital Interbank Network demos real-time payment on blockchain

BankInovation

Western Alliance Bank transferred $1.1 million digital dollars to Coastal Community Bank in an inaugural demonstration last week of a new payment rail built on blockchain technology. banks watched the real-time transfer between $50 billion Western Alliance Bank and $1.5 billion Coastal Community Bank Dec.

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Watch: Agora Services demos its mobile banking solutions

BankInovation

Agora Services provides white-label mobile banking solutions to community banks and credit unions. Earlier this month, the two-year-old startup launched solutions geared toward small businesses and teens.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: A world of opportunity

Independent Banker

We may not be benefactors of self-preparing meals and hovercraft transportation, but all the same, technology plays a major role in our daily lives—and in the banking business. Burgeoning customer expectations demand that technology plays a pivotal role in community banks’ strategies. Where I’ll be this month.

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FinTechs Press States To Streamline Regulations

PYMNTS

There will be several hands-on demos of the new regulatory portal,” she said of the state examination system,” adding that a one company/one exam pilot started in January of this year. Our FinTech industry advisory panel did include a few community banks. We have formed a working group of state regulators to develop the model.

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Charles Potts: Assesing potential fintech partners

Independent Banker

With technology upgrades and customer experience consistently ranking as chief priorities for community banks, there’s no question that innovation serves as a strategic imperative. Who within your bank needs to be engaged? Once you’ve been intrigued by a product demo, you need a deeper dive into the solution.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stronger together

Independent Banker

And that sense of community extends to the providers who support our efforts. We hear from the ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort and see demos of the latest products and services introduced for our industry. In the Expo, we can meet with partners who will help facilitate our next big idea.

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Recap of Money 20/20 USA 2023 and 10 Banking Thoughts

South State Correspondent

In this article, we detail our thoughts and the trends we saw last week in Las Vegas from a banking perspective in hopes of giving you the flavor and insight from the conference without you having to walk 10 miles per day and listen to endless vendor pitches. Below is a breakdown of all 300 sessions, less the demos and sales pitches.