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NEW ORLEANS—As headlines warn of deepfakes, AI voice clones and synthetic account takeovers, a quieter threat is walking through credit unions’ front doors.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Federally insured credit unions posted stronger balance sheet growth in 2025, with median assets rising 3.3% year-over-year in the fourth quarter and median loans outstanding up 0.7%, even as the agency’s latest state-level data show many smaller institutions continue to struggle with membership declines.

WASHINGTON— Consumers want fintech firms that offer bank-like services to follow the same rules as traditional banks, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association.

WASHINGTON— A long-stalled U.S. Senate effort to create a broader regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market may be regaining momentum, with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott signaling that lawmakers are moving closer to new draft language on key provisions, Yellow.com reported.

WASHINGTON— The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday, leaving the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% as policymakers said the economy continues to expand at a “solid pace” but inflation remains elevated and uncertainty has intensified.