America’s Credit Unions takes on crypto policy as stablecoin rules take shape

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America’s Credit Unions takes on crypto policy as stablecoin (a digital token meant to hold a fixed value, usually one dollar) rules take shape, according to Crypto Briefing. America’s Credit Unions takes on crypto policy as stablecoin rules take shape Chief Advocacy Officer Kathleen Coulombe is pushing to ensure credit unions get the same digital asset opportunities as banks before Congress locks in the rules. 11, 2026 Credit unions have spent decades arguing they deserve a seat at the same table as banks.

Now, with stablecoin legislation moving through Congress and the regulatory perimeter around digital assets hardening, America’s Credit Unions is making sure that argument gets heard before the rules are written without them. On October 11, 2026, America’s Credit Unions, known as AmCU, held a policy discussion led by Chief Advocacy Officer Kathleen Coulombe, covering three interconnected issues: the upcoming lame-duck session of the 119th Congress, lessons drawn from previous reconciliation fights, and the evolving regulatory landscape around crypto and stablecoin yields. Why credit unions care about stablecoins For credit unions, the concern is practical.