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WASHINGTON--To facilitate continued credit union innovation in the artificial intelligence space, Congress and regulators should take a balanced and flexible regulatory approach to risk management that accommodates innovation while protecting consumers. America’s Credit Unions wrote to the House Financial Services Committee in advance of Wednesday’s hearing on enabling AI innovation in financial services outlining the specifics of such an approach.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and SAN JOSE, Calif. — Members of First Tech Federal Credit Union have approved the previously announced merger with Digital Federal Credit Union, clearing the way for the two institutions to legally combine on Jan. 1, 2026.

WASHINGTON—The International Monetary Fund has released a new framework to help central banks navigate the technical, operational, and policy challenges of launching central bank digital currencies, Banking Exchange reported.

WASHINGTON--Removing arbitrary restrictions to small business lending products is crucial to better support veteran entrepreneurs, stated America’s Credit Unions, which Tuesday urged the House Small Business Committee to support the bipartisan Veterans Member Business Loan Act (H.R. 507) ahead of Wednesday's hearing on empowering veteran entrepreneurs.

WASHINGTON--The Federal Reserve has published a request for comment, soliciting feedback on potential strategies for the future of the Reserve Banks' check services, America's Credit Unions reported.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The $850-million Radiant Credit Union here and $150-million First Coast Community Credit Union, based in Palatka, Fla., have officially merged, the organizations announced.

TROY, Mich.-- Customer satisfaction at the nation’s biggest banks is climbing again—up for the third consecutive year—narrowing one of the core competitive advantages credit unions have long claimed in the marketplace, according to the new J.D. Power 2025 U.S. National Banking Satisfaction Study.

TAMPA, Fla.-- Registration has opened for EDGE26, the premier credit union technology conference.

WASHINGTON - America’s Credit Unions Scott Simpson, president and CEO; Greg Mesack, SVP of government affairs; and Brad Thaler, head of legislative advocacy, have been recognized by The Hill as Top Lobbyists for 2025, ACU reported.