A pilot program from Stablecore, in collaboration with Circuit and Curql, enables US credit unions managing approximately $25 billion in assets to explore stablecoin payments and digital asset services. This initiative, announced on June 24, 2026, provides participating institutions with the opportunity to test various blockchain-based financial solutions prior to wider implementation.
The program includes features such as stablecoin payments, tokenized deposits, and crypto staking capabilities. It is designed to facilitate smaller lenders’ evaluation of these services and their potential integration into banking systems. Stablecore's efforts to enhance digital asset services for credit unions align with their recent membership in the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network, which connects them to around 1,670 core banking clients.
Despite a decline in the number of credit unions, the sector has seen growth in membership and total assets, with over 4,200 federally insured institutions across the nation. The National Credit Union Administration has also proposed a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers, indicating a trend towards the adoption of these technologies within the industry.