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Finopotamus News
All original financial technology (fintech) and credit union content created by Finopotamus writers and guest contributors.


NCUA Delivers Q2 2025 CU Growth/Decline Rates; Conductiv Suggests Tech Investment Strategy for 2026
A 2026 guide to tech investing.

W.B. King
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Jack Henry Connect 2025: Tap2Local a Game Changer for SMBs
Jack Henry's Tap2Local is a game-changing payment solution for community FIs and their SMB accountholders.

John San Filippo
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Tech People in the Know: Continuous CTO Dave Davidson
Why it pays to skip lunch.

W.B. King
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Reports: NCUA Second Quarter Totals Sees CU Assets Rise; and the Chargeback ‘Convenience Paradox’
The NCUA in its Second Quarter 2025 NCUA Quarterly Data Summary Report revealed total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $82 billion, or 3.6%, over the year to $2.38 trillion.

Roy Urrico
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Clarista White Paper, FinovateFall Demo, on Moving Past Legacy Data Silos
"Banks and credit unions are under immense pressure to make faster, more accurate, and more compliant decisions,.

Roy Urrico
Sep 5, 20253 min read


New USAA Report Provides Gen Z with a Roadmap to Achieving Better Credit Scores
Bridging the knowledge gap.

W.B. King
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Congress Seeks GLBA Input; ACU Responds
What do stakeholders, industry leaders, and the general public need to know before sharing their views on the future of federal consumer financial data privacy?

Roy Urrico
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Leading Variables CUs Should Consider When Determining IT Budgets and Selecting Tech Partners
Seven tech tips for IT success.

W.B. King
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Cybersecurity Roundup: Looking Behind Ransomware & Breach Threat Stats
“While ransomware activity remained relatively flat in July, this lull should not be mistaken for a reduced threat..,"

Roy Urrico
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Why Hybrid-Digital Financial Advice Matters in 2025 and Beyond
A look at digital-first era investing.

W.B. King
Aug 28, 20253 min read


CU NextGen Engage 2025 Showcases Credit Union Experts
CU NextGen’s Engage 2025 conference was held in Cincinnati August 25-27. Finopotamus, an official media sponsor, was onsite to cover the event.

John San Filippo
Aug 27, 20254 min read


Reseda Summit 2025 Promises Dynamic IT Collaborations and Transformations
Third annual credit union-driven event focuses on fintech partnerships.

W.B. King
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Velera Enters Digital Sandbox with Metallicus to Drive Stablecoins for Credit Unions
Velera’s Digital Asset Lab, a collaborative initiative aimed at assisting credit unions position themselves as leaders in the stablecoin and digital asset space, recently launched.

Roy Urrico
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Report Roundup: Bankruptcy Filings Increase; Synthetic IDs Cost FIs
Bankruptcy filings and the cost of synthetic identities to financial institutions are the focus of two different recently released reports.

Roy Urrico
Aug 22, 20253 min read


A C-Level Guide to Confronting Infrastructure and Operations Challenges
Providing eight secrets to IT success.

W.B. King
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Velera Payments Index: Are Consumers Spending Ahead of ‘Rainy Days’?
"We're seeing a shift toward essential purchases, cautious discretionary spending and early stockpiling — especially among younger consumers..."

Roy Urrico
Aug 20, 20255 min read


Samaha & Associates New White Paper Takes a Progressive Look at Open Banking
An open banking guide for credit unions.

W.B. King
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Boucoup: Family Banking for the Future of Credit Unions
Older members are in a powerful position to influence the financial growth and financial decisions of younger prospective members. One company, BankingON, has figured out how to leverage this valuable relationship between these two groups.

John San Filippo
Aug 18, 20254 min read


J.D. Power Finds Cardholders’ Satisfaction Connected to Financial Health
Financially healthy credit card holders are much more satisfied than those who are less fiscally sound.

Roy Urrico
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Boston Fintech Week to Focus on Industry Advancing AI Initiatives
How AI is expanding the fintech ecosystem.

W.B. King
Aug 14, 20252 min read
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