James Wallis

Vice president of central bank engagements and CBDCs

James Wallis is vice president of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs at RippleX.

Digital banking

Interoperability is key to unlocking the potential of CBDCs

The success of central bank digital currencies will be directly tied to their usability — by both individuals and businesses.

By James Wallis

May 24

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M&A

Hope Bancorp to buy Hawaii bank in $79 million deal

The Los Angeles-based company, which focuses on Korean Americans, said the acquisition of Territorial Bancorp will allow it to expand its customer base.

By Catherine Leffert

4h ago
Failures

Fulton details Philly boost it's getting from Republic First takeover

The first bank failure of 2024 will result in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Fulton nearly doubling deposits in Philadelphia, a market it has viewed as strategically important for several years.

By John Reosti

5h ago
M&A

UMB Financial to acquire Heartland Financial for $2 billion

The combination of the two regional banks is set to create a $64.5 billion-asset company with a 13-state footprint across parts of the Midwest, South and West.

By Allissa Kline

6h ago