ABA appreciates Congressman Andy Barr highlighting the concerns of community bankers regarding payment stablecoin. As we embrace innovation, legislative approaches must thoughtfully consider the economic impacts, like reduced credit availability, if stablecoins displace bank deposits.

Read Chair Powell's full opening statement from the #FOMC press conference (PDF):  federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/fi…

Mark your calendars! The 2025 OBA Convention is just around the corner and we're bringing the energy of Stillwater's upcoming concerts to OKC with this year's theme: The Bankers from Oklahoma!🎙️ Click the link below for registration and event details. lnkd.in/esXBEJ2i

Speech by Governor Waller on the economic outlook: federalreserve.gov/newsevents/spe… Learn more about Governor Waller: federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bi…

The federal banking system is well positioned to engage in digital asset activities. OCC Interpretive Letters 1183 and 1184 clarify and confirm national banks may engage in certain crypto-asset activities, provided they do so in a safe, sound and fair manner.

Representatives from Kansas City Fed, the State Banking Department and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency joined OBA Chair Alicia Wade for a regulatory panel at the OBA Convention today.

New technologies can be important tools for community banks to meet customer demand, increase revenue, improve efficiencies & remain competitive. Submit comments to help the OCC better understand the obstacles of community bank digitalization. occ.gov/news-issuances…

Just released - ABA applauds Senate confirmation of Michelle Bowman as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision. Read more: aba.social/3ZjBoGZ

💰Since the mid-1970s, the Federal Reserve has examined trends in underlying inflation using core inflation, which excludes food & energy prices. However, now that food prices have become less volatile, research shows it may be time to include them in core inflation. #EconTwitter

Today, Chair Powell presents the semiannual Monetary Policy Report before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee: federalreserve.gov/newsevents/tes… federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy… Watch live: financialservices.house.gov

On July 10, 2025, Governor Waller delivered remarks on the balance sheet at the Dallas Fed: federalreserve.gov/newsevents/spe…

First National Bank in Stonewall, Indian Territory, on August 16, 1904 (12781, Sybil Rector Collection, OHS) #ThisDayInHistory #IndianTerritory

IAFCI AARP Fraud Watch Network AARP Oklahoma also honored Darrell Weaver and Rep. Mark Lepak for championing Senate Bill 1083, Oklahoma’s new cryptocurrency ATM consumer protection law, and recognized key partners in the fight against fraud, including the Oklahoma Bankers and BancFirst. Sean Voskuhl

Oklahomans averaged paying more than $10,000 in taxes last year. The credit union down the street did not. So, while the average citizen (and bank) is doing her or her part for the national debt and other tax-related projects, that credit union is not. reformcreditunions.com

The country missed out on billions in tax revenue because of the credit union tax exemption. At a time when the national debt continues to increase, allowing this tax rule to continue is not sensible. reformcreditunions.com

Four leaders have been selected for the 2025 Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame class, with induction set for Dec. 4 at the Oklahoma History Center. Learn more at oba.com/2025/10/01/fou…

Your community deserves support, and community banks deliver that. It’s time to address the credit union tax exemption and make sure taxpayers know the truth. reformcreditunions.com

The scale is tipping and it’s clear who’s carrying the weight. Taxpayers and their banks fund what credit unions don’t. It’s time to create a balanced and stronger financial system - reform credit unions NOW!

The Expedited Funds Availability Act is designed to make sure banks give customers timely access to funds deposited in bank accounts and disclose their funds availability policies to their customers. Be #Bankwise and learn more at occ.gov/BankWise/RegCC