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As Congress continues to shape the nation’s digital asset framework, America’s Credit Unions has urged lawmakers not to leave credit unions behind.
In a June 3 letter to the House Financial Services Committee, the organization called for equal treatment of credit unions in digital asset and stablecoin legislation. The letter came ahead of ongoing hearings in Congress focused on establishing clear regulatory guardrails for digital currencies and related technologies.
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“America’s Credit Unions urges the Committee to ensure that credit unions are not excluded from participating in the digital asset ecosystem,” the letter stated. “Regulatory frameworks that default to a bank-only model risk marginalizing credit unions and their ability to serve members through emerging technologies.”
The credit union trade association voiced support for the bipartisan Stablecoin TRUST Act (H.R. 2392), which was approved by the Committee earlier this year. That bill would allow CUSOs and other federally regulated entities to issue payment stablecoins under appropriate supervision.
The letter noted that credit unions are already trusted stewards of member assets and data. With that in mind, America's Credit Unions urged lawmakers to establish a framework that promotes innovation while allowing federally insured credit unions to engage responsibly in the digital asset space.
“A balanced regulatory framework should enable credit unions to partner with fintechs and other stakeholders, fostering innovation without undermining safety and soundness,” the letter said.
America’s Credit Unions also emphasized the need to modernize rules in a way that reflects the diverse institutions comprising the financial system, and not just banks.
Credit union leaders are making the case that their members deserve access to the same financial innovations as bank customers.
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