The Crypto Choice Facing Financial Institutions

Webinar | Virtual Event

The regulatory environment has changed for cryptocurrency and digital assets, leading financial institutions to wonder whether it’s the right time to add crypto services or custody. Ben Melnicki, chief compliance officer at $8.3 billion Cross River Bank, and David Sewell, a partner at the law firm Freshfields, join Kiah Lau Haslett, FinXTech banking and fintech editor, for a discussion about cryptocurrency, stablecoin and digital assets. Learn about Cross River’s journey with crypto companies, and what risks and opportunities executives should know about when it comes to digital currencies in this complimentary webinar.

How Community Banks Leverage Payments to Grow

Webinar | Virtual Event

When it comes to payments, small financial institutions can find ways to punch above their weight. Join FinXTech Banking and Fintech Editor Kiah Lau Haslett for a wide-ranging conversation with two bankers. Trent Sorbe of $5.5 billion First International Bank & Trust in Watford City, North Dakota, and DJ Seeterlin of $1.6 billion Chesapeake Bank in Kilmarnock, Virginia, will talk about the opportunities and operational risks of running a payment business and how they see nonbank and tech innovation shaping the competitive landscape.

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Acquire or Be Acquired

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge | AZ

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.

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Bank C-Suite Summit 2026

JW Marriott Nashville | Nashville, TN

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.

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