As a financial services industry, we can’t fall victim to shiny object syndrome. 4. Whether it’s nonbank payment providers like PayPal, states that want to issue their own stablecoins, CBDC or a piece of legislation trying to create a regulatory framework, this is a space to keep a handle on. Know that ICBA is observing and advocating on your behalf. As a financial services industry, we can’t fall victim to shiny object syndrome; we need to keep peeling back the onion to determine what we are solving for and, from ICBA’s perspective, how that can be done in a way that works with and for community banks. With emerging technology, knowledge is power, which is why we’re offering ongoing opportunities to stay in the know on cryptocurrency’s evolution. We encourage you to remain up to speed on developments, whether through digital asset courses with Community Banker University (CBU) or our payment team’s online analysis. We will keep providing information that helps you know how cryptocurrency is living up to the hype — or, more than likely, not. On a personal note, I wanted to thank all of you for being part of this collective community bank journey; we couldn’t do it without you. Please take time to celebrate all you do for your communities. I know they are, as are we, grateful for you. Rebeca Romero Rainey is the President and CEO of ICBA. Connect with Rebeca on X @romerorainey. MINDY KOEHLER Senior Registered Institutional Sales Associate mkoehler@dadco.com Your Nebraska source for all of your bank’s portfolio needs! • Municipal bonds – Nebraska and nationwide • Corporate bonds • Agency bonds • CMOs • CDs • Whole loans (both buying and selling) We have a combined 57 years of experience working exclusively with banks, insurance companies, and registered investment advisors. JON MORTEN Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales jmorten@dadco.com TYLER MORTEN Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales tmorten@dadco.com 5701 S. 34th St., Suite 202 Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 (800) 955-2557 | (402) 420-8200 NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT BANKER 7
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