In The Spotlight

Welcome to our Media Highlights page! Here, we proudly showcase the FBA’s appearances in the media, from news articles and interviews to special features and expert commentary. These stories reflect our commitment to making an impact and offer a glimpse into how our work is shaping conversations and driving change.   
 
Explore the headlines, listen to podcasts and read about the FBA initiatives that are earning attention and inspiring action. We’re honored to share these moments with you—because our journey is fueled by the support of our members.   ​​

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2026

• Banks and Credit Unions Expand Digital Asset Use Cases: FinXTech, Sept. 10, 2026

• Peak hurricane season is here and so are scammers | Opinion: Pensacola News Journal, Sept. 7, 2026

• 39 US state bankers association unite to build industry-owned blockchain network: FinTech Futures, Sept. 2, 2026

• 40 state bankers associations team up to launch stablecoin blockchain network: State Affairs, Sept. 2, 2026

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• On the Chain: US banks embrace blockchain as BankChain Alliance targets 2027 launch: Proactive financial news, Aug. 31, 2026

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• 39 state bankers associations form industry-owned blockchain network targeting 2027 launch: JD Supra, Aug. 31, 2026

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• A Nationwide, Industry-Owned Blockchain Network for Banks Will Launch in 2027. Here's what Crypto Investors Need to Know: Yahoo News, Aug. 29, 2026

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• 39 State Banking Associations Launch BankChain Alliance to Build Industry-Owned Blockchain by 2027: Fintech Garden, Aug. 27, 2026

 

• 39 State Banking Groups Form BankChain Alliance for 2027 Blockchain Launch: BigGo Finance, Aug. 27, 2026

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• 39 State Bankers Groups Form BankChain Alliance to Fight Off Stablecoins: Startup Fortune, Aug. 27, 2026

 

• 39 U.S. Bank Groups Unite to Launch $21.8T Blockchain by 2027: The Crypto Times, Aug. 26, 2026

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• Banks Unveil 'BankChain' Alliance to Rival Stablecoins Amid CLARITY Act Holdup: TradingView, Aug. 25, 2026

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• U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network: Crypto News, Aug. 25, 2026

 

• 39 U.S. State Bank Associations Form BankChain Alliance to Launch Blockchain Network by 2027: KuCoin, Aug. 25, 2026

 

• Banking Associations Across 39 U.S. States to Build 'BankChain' Blockchain Network, Targeting 2027 Launch: BigGo Finance, Aug. 25, 2026​

 

• US banking associations unite to build industry-owned blockchain, targeting 2027 launch: Crypto Briefing, Aug. 25, 2026  

 

• U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network: CoinDesk, Aug. 25, 2026  

 

• Florida Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network, FBA Press Release, August 25, 2026

 

• 'We need to reset:' Bank group aims to drive on-chain tech: American Banker, August 25, 2026

 

• Authorities bust bank fraud scheme tied to Lakeland street gang: WFLA News Channel 8, July 15, 2026  

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• ​Florida bank targets Winter Park branch as banking activity heats up in the area: Orlando Business Journal, July 13, 2026

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• Florida’s hurricane season can come with a heavy dose of fraud | Column: Tampa Bay Times, July 9, 2026
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• Pro­tect your­self from fraud­sters dur­ing Flor­ida’s hur­ricane sea­son: Palm Beach Post, July 9, 2026

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• Florida’s hurricane season can come with a heavy dose of fraud | Column: Yahoo News, July 9, 2026

 

• Florida AG cracks down on hurricane season scams as Big Bend contractor shares warning: FOX49, June 24, 2026

 

• Florida AG, Florida Bankers Association join to combat fraud: The Wakulla News, June 19, 2026

 

• Florida AG, bankers team up to fight scams targeting seniors: Niceville.com, June 16, 2026​

 

• Can Banks and Credit Unions Survive the Great Wealth Transfer?: FinXTech, April 16, 2026​

 

• Banking expert offers advice after $671,000 in reported disappearing mail: ABC7, April 13, 2026

 

• The Next Regulatory Swing: Kathy Kraninger on CFPB, AI and Fraud: Banking with Interest, March 11, 2026

2025

• FBA Files Petition Seeking Invalidation of Proposed OFR Rules, FBA Press Release, November 13, 2025

• CFPB's Retreat Isn't Moving Needle for Banks, Ex-Chief Says: LAW360, November 5, 2025

 

• Tampa small business owner nearly lost $15K to sophisticated 'cash bag scam': Tampa Bay 28, October 20, 2025

 

• Florida 500 Finance/Insurance Kathy Kraninger: Florida Trend, October 2025

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• Sen. Rick Scott leads panel in Miami-Dade to help combat growing scam threats to seniors: Local 10, August 7, 2025


• "It impacts almost every family": Rick Scott roundtable spotlights senior fraud, exploitation: Florida Politics, August 7, 2025

 

• AI adds scarier scams, finds Senate hearing on seniors: The Washington Times, August 7, 2025

 

• U.S Senate report shows seniors lost almost $5 billion in scams in 2024: WMNF 88.5 FM (Tampa Bay), August 7, 2025

 

• Protecting Florida's Seniors: Fighting Fraud and Financial Exploitation: United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, August 7, 2025

• Triggering the Trade Associations: Trigger leads, Twitter feeds, and the changing DC game: Chrisman Commentary, June 30, 2025

 

• Marquis Who's Who Honors Kathleen "Kathy" L. Kraninger for Exceptional Leadership in Banking and Finance, May 15, 2025
  
  
• Enhancing Competition: Shaping the Future of Bank Mergers and De Novo Formation: House Committee on Financial Services, May 15, 2025

 

• New Florida law empowers banks to delay transactions to protect elderly from scams: CBS 12, January 15, 2025​​

2024

• Compliance Alliance, Banking Matters Podcast Episode 88 with Kathy Kraninger, December 2024

 

• Compliance Alliance, Banking Matters Podcast Episode 87 with Kathy Kraninger, December 2024

 

• The Future Of The CFPB In A New Trump Administration: Washington Post, ​November 23, 2024

 

• Florida Bank CEOs and Civic Leaders Convene to Address Affordable Housing, November 15, 2024

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• Florida Bankers Association CEO: Proposed credit card regs would ‘jeopardize investments in security and fraud protection’: Sunshine Sentinel, May 7, 2024

 

• Florida Bankers' new CEO Kathy Kraninger says change is coming for the 136-year-old association: Tampa Bay Business Journal, January 24, 2024