Yep, FedNow is a good step in the right direction, but the list of banks that participate needs to grow substantially. Many small and mid-sized banks/FIs aren't having a great 2023/2024, so I wouldn't expect to hear much about them integrating with new payment rails until their fundamental economics improve a bit allowing the decision makers to loosen up the purse strings again.

source: have worked in the industry consulting and doing technical design and implementation