AI, Crypto, and Fraud—Oh My! // The 2026 What's Going On In Banking Report

In this special bonus episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors, is joined by Steve Williams, CEO & Partner of Cornerstone Advisors, to break down the findings from the 2026 WGOIB Webinar Report.

Based on insights from 400+ banks and credit unions, this report reveals how financial institutions are preparing for what’s next in:

• Artificial Intelligence strategy and investment
• Crypto’s evolving role in banking
• The escalating fraud crisis
• Technology spending priorities
• Growth and competitive pressures in 2026

If you want to understand where the industry is actually heading — not just the hype — this episode delivers the data behind the decisions.

Download the full report:
https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/research/whats-going-on-in-banking-2026


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Chapters
[0:00] Welcome & Bonus Episode Overview
[1:45] Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Banking
[4:30] Inside the Survey: 400+ Banks & Credit Unions Weigh In
[7:15] AI Strategy: Where Banks Are Investing (and Where They’re Not)
[11:20] Crypto in 2026: Reality vs. Hype
[14:40] The Fraud Explosion: What’s Keeping Executives Up at Night
[18:10] Technology Spending Priorities for 2026
[22:00] Growth, Competition & Strategic Shifts
[25:30] What Leaders Should Be Doing Right Now
[28:00] Final Takeaways & How to Access the Full Report

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