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...

Would Blockchain Have Blocked Wells Fargo’s Misconduct?

It’s been over a year since the Wells Fargo banking scandal came to light. Currently, Wells Fargo estimates their employees opened 3.5 million unauthorized accounts. In response, the bank’s leadership continues to be criticized by leading politicians...

Pennsylvania Association Launches New Logo, Brand Promise

The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association introduced Thursday its new logo and what it called a new brand promise of “moving your credit union forward.” “We made the decision to rebrand as a way to reinforce our leadership role in the credit union...

Default Retirement Savings Rates Could Go Much Higher

A retirement crisis that sees most Americans poorly, if at all, financially prepared to leave the workplace could see improvement if default savings rates were pushed higher — not just a little, but a lot higher. So says new...

ATM Fees Hit Record High

ATM fees hit a record high for the 11th year in a row and checking fees also increased, according to Bankrate.com’s checking study released earlier this month. The average total cost of an out-of-network ATM withdrawal is $4.69, up 2.6% from $4.57 last...

CU Trades Seek Help From Congress & DoJ in ADA Battle

Credit union trade groups are urging Congress to enact legislation and the Justice Department to issue final rules that would assist businesses in fighting lawsuits contending that their websites violate Americans With Disabilities Act. At least nine lawsuits have...

CO-OP Announces Mobile Banking Biometric Security & Other Upgrades

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Based CO-OP Financial Services announced Mobile Banking 3.0, bringing new features to the company’s mobile banking product line. Upgrades include Touch ID authentication and expanded payment options. Mobile Banking 3.0 is available for...