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Kevin Valencia is the head of people at Livestorm.

The Federal Reserve chairman told lawmakers that the central bank wouldn't try to block other cryptocurrency providers if it decides to issue a digital dollar. At the same hearing, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen continued to defend a proposal requiring banks to report customer account information to the IRS.

Yvette was a senior reporter, covering the Midwest. She earned a bachelors in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, began her reporting career at the storied City News Bureau of Chicago, and joined the Bond Buyer in 1997 leading Midwest coverage from her hometown Chicago.

The company has already surpassed a five-year target announced in 2018, and set a new goal of hiring an additional 10,000 by 2025.

The $63 million-asset Texas Federal Credit Union in Dallas is combining with the $1.6 billion-asset Texas Trust Credit Union in nearby Arlington.

The account, which is similar to those offered by numerous other banks and credit unions, has been certified as meeting certain affordability criteria for low-income people.

Neil Cassidy is a senior editor at American Banker. He joined American Banker in 1999 as a copy editor.

Kim Eckelbarger is founder of Tropical Benefits, ARCW Leavitt Insurance, in Tampa, Fla.

The cash and stock deal, which is expected to close early next year, would nearly triple the number of branches Mississippi-based BancPlus has in the greater New Orleans area.

Dr. Julia Hoffman is head of mental health strategy at Teladoc Health. You can follow Dr. Hoffman on Twitter @juliahoffman.