Credit Union Industry News & Updates

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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...

Colorado Credit Union Sues Federal Reserve Bank

The Fourth Corner Credit Union asked a Colorado federal judge last month to force the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to issue a master account that would enable the Denver-based state chartered credit union to serve social groups that support legalizing...

Mobile Banking Rising to the Top for Members

Mobile banking, along with its online digital partner, now represents the budding face of banking. Yet, not all mobile features and innovation are catching on just yet at all financial institutions. “Credit Union members increasingly prefer mobile banking as...

Founders FCU Inks $6 million University Partnership Deal

South Carolina’s largest credit union the $2.1 billion Founders Federal Credit Union will pay $6 million over the next seven years to become the official credit union partner of Clemson University. The deal, announced last week, will expand the credit...

House Panel Approves Bills Supported by CU Trades

The House Financial Services Committee on Thursday approved 22 bills, many of which credit union trade groups say would provide their institutions with relief from burdensome regulations. “Most of these bills are aimed at helping smaller banks, credit unions and...

Allegiance Credit Union Board Appoints New CEO

The board of directors of the Allegiance Credit Union in Oklahoma City announced Thursday the appointment of Amy Downs as the next president/CEO. She will succeed the retiring President/CEO Lynette Leonard who led the Oklahoma credit union since 1997. Under...

Hyatt Breached Again; Hawaii, Guam & Puerto Rico Locations Affected

The Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation identified signs of unauthorized access to payment-card information used at some 41 hotels in 11 countries from March 18, 2017 to July 2, 2017. Five of the Hyatt properties affected by the breach included U.S. locations,...