DES MOINES, Iowa– Curql, the collective of more than 160 credit unions that jointly investing in fintech, said it has made its first-ever investment in a digital asset platform by adding Stablecore CUSO to its investment portfolio.
Stablecore is a digital asset core platform that enables credit unions to offer stablecoin and digital asset products to their members, according to Curql.
“Following landmark regulatory changes around digital assets – including from the GENIUS Act passed in July 2025 – credit unions are well positioned to offer stablecoins and digital assets to their members,” Curql said. “But they face critical gaps in their existing technology stack, including cores, digital banking and compliance tools. Stablecore solves these gaps by integrating digital asset custody, blockchain infrastructure, compliance, and digital asset ledgering into a single platform that works alongside existing systems.”
Needed to Remain ‘Relevant’
“Credit unions need the ability to offer digital assets if they want to remain relevant, compete and retain deposits,” Curql President and CEO Nick Evens said in a statement. “Stablecore removes the technology barrier. Our credit union owners see this as essential infrastructure for staying competitive in the years ahead.”
“At Curql, our mission is to bring transformative technology to the credit union industry.” Martin Walker, principal, Curql Fund, added in a statement. “While blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital assets aren’t necessarily “new” anymore, we believe that stablecoins and tokenization enable several use cases that will be disruptive to payments, money movement, and operations within financial institutions.“
‘Critical Role’
Alex Treece, co-founder and CEO of Stablecore, said in a statement that credit unions play a critical role in providing trusted, member-owned services to millions of Americans.
“As digital assets and stablecoins continue to see rapid growth, credit unions must evolve to support these products in order to preserve their deposits, remain competitive and continue serving as their members’ primary financial account,” Treece said. “We’re proud to welcome Curql as a strategic investor in our mission to ensure credit unions are at the forefront of compliant digital asset innovation.”
With over 50 fintech investments in the Collective Portfolio, Curql said it ensures that technology is designed specifically for credit unions, “allowing them to better serve their members and remain competitive in an evolving financial landscape.”
