For years, many credit unions have approached digital assets with the same strategy: wait for clarity: Wait for regulation. Wait for guidance. Wait for someone else to go first. (So-called, 'fast-followers.') Meanwhile, the infrastructure is already built and the first regulatory dominoes have started to fall. Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law, authorizing state-chartered banks and credit unions to provide virtual currency custody services beginni

SAN DIEGO – April 27, 2026: DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using KeyStone’s architecture. Designed specifically for credit unions, Coin2Core empowers institutions to offer digital asset services – such as buying, holding, and selling – while keeping member deposits securely within the credit union’s core system. As crypto and other digital assets continue to move

Credit unions are doing what they’re supposed to do right now. They’re asking good questions, sitting through demos, and trying to make sense of a digital asset market that seems to change every quarter. On the surface, it looks like thoughtful vendor evaluation. But there’s a problem hiding underneath all of it. Most institutions think they’re choosing a product. They’re not. They’re choosing an architecture. What I keep hearing is some version of this: “We know it's importa

Across the credit union industry, executive teams often say they are keeping an eye on digital assets, which usually means talking about volatility, headlines, and whatever speculative distraction happens to be circulating at the moment. Meanwhile, the harder work of understanding how new forms of money are already moving through (and out of) member relationships tends to get deferred. By the time regulatory consensus arrives, the opportunity to learn something useful has usu

Implementing a new core can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. It’s complex, risky, and often overwhelming. But what if I told you it doesn’t have to be that way? What if you could turn this daunting task into a smooth, strategic move that propels your credit union or community financial institution into the future? Let’s dive into how to simplify your core conversion while mastering your new core in the process. A Modern Core Matters More Than Ever The financial landsc

Upgrading your core is more than just a tech project. It’s a strategic leap – a chance to transform your credit union or community financial institution into your community's nexus of digital finance. But let’s be honest, attempting a core optimization project can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. Complex, risky, and loaded with potential pitfalls. So, how do you turn this challenge into your biggest opportunity? The experts here at DaLand are here to guide you through

The financial world is shifting beneath our feet. Credit unions and community financial institutions face a stark choice: adapt or fall behind. The key to survival and growth? A bold, actionable digital transformation strategy. This isn’t just about upgrading technology. It’s about reinventing your entire approach to business, member engagement, and operational efficiency. Is Your Digital Transformation Strategy More Than a Buzzword? Digital transformation needs to be more th

DaLand CUSO’s Jon Ungerland shares how our partnerships with Correlation and Metallicus are helping credit unions stay connected to the $4 trillion digital-asset economy — and why the future of money demands action today.

Glastonbury, CT – September 3, 2025 — The fintech graveyard is littered with promises about “someday” connecting traditional banking to digital assets. While payment giants fumble with pilots and blockchain startups burn through VC cash building solutions nobody can actually use, DaLand CUSO – the credit union-owned fintech behind Coin2Core® – just delivered the live gateway that plugs local financial institutions directly into $4 trillion of real value through its new Coin

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