Credit Union Industry News & Updates

The Credit Union & Banking worlds are changing faster today than they ever have. Keep informed about what’s going on in the industry.

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Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union Administration

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Legal Authority III. The NCUA Licensing Proposal IV. The NCUA Standards Proposal V. General Request for Comment VI. Regulatory Procedures I. Background On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the GENIUS...

A CUSO Business Model That “Shows Credit Unions The Money” – NACUSO

By Guy MessickAdvisorNACUSO Business Services “Show me the money!” Credit unions are having a Jerry Maguire moment. Credit unions need more money and they need it now. To remain competitive, it is essential that credit unions grow to meet the changing expectations of...

Thresholds Increase for the Major Assets Prohibition of the Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act Rule

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: The NCUA Board (Board) is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would increase two thresholds in its regulation implementing management official interlocks for purposes of the Depository Institution...

Senate Committee Approves Tax Bill, Preserving CU Tax Exemption

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved its version of tax reform legislation, which retains the credit union tax exemption. The bill now goes to the Senate floor, where it faces an uncertain future because it remains unclear if Senate Republicans have the...

This Thanksgiving, Bring Out Your Inner Oprah

Remember how much everyone couldn’t wait for 2016 to be over? I saved a cartoon on my phone the day after Christmas last year that summed it up perfectly. The cartoonist compared the year to a party guest who refuses to leave, illustrating it as a big round ball...

Forever 21 Card Breach, Gmail Risks & Malvertising

The fashion retailer Forever 21 confirmed a breach involving unauthorized access to data from payment cards used at an undisclosed number of its stores due malfunctioning encryptions on POS devices. The Los Angeles-based company said the probe focused on transactions...

More Than a Dozen Credit Union Leagues Suing Equifax

At least 16 credit union leagues are now suing Equifax over the credit bureau’s massive data breach. Some of the newest include the Indiana Credit Union League on November 10, the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas on November 9, and the Association of...