MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Just because Google has ended a checking account pilot it conducted with one credit union as well as a bank doesn’t mean the tech giant is giving up on its plans to expand into financial services, as one new hire makes clear.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va.– NCUA has appointed Anthony Cappetta president of the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF), effective Jan. 30, 2022, the agency announced.
MADISON, Wis.—The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions said it will share the stories of how four people from different parts of the world are prospering thanks to its work during its February 27 Cooperative Voices Event at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.—The Cooperative Credit Union Association said it has opened registration for its CU Accelerate conference, which is returning to Newport, R.I. May 6 – 8.
WASHINGTON—Nearly 30,000 Bitcoin ATMs now dot the American landscape in gas stations, liquor stores and hair salons, up from 1,800 four years ago, according to a new tally.
TYSONS, Va.–PenFed Credit Union said it has launched a free checking account that has no minimum balance requirements, as well as access to a fee-free ATM network and opportunity to get paid early.
DALLAS—MoneyGram is reporting it has completed a minority investment in Coinme, a major cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S.
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – United FCU said it is eliminating its overdraft protection and non-sufficient funds fees, while also reducing courtesy pay fees for all members.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—CUNA and NAFCU have each written to NCUA regarding the agency’s draft 2022-2026 strategic plan, which was approved by the NCUA board in November of last year.
WASHINGTON—House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has sent a letter to Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) urging Waters and the committee to prioritize working on digital assets and cryptocurrency rules.