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The Translation Layer: Why Vetting the Tech is Only Half the Digital Asset Battle Implementing a digital asset strategy under the emerging 2026 regulatory framework is going to be a massive IT achievement. While the GENIUS Act has laid the initial groundwork for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs), the true framework has not fully commenced. I can admit we are all operating on a 24/7 watch, waiting for the Clarity Act to pass—a piece of legislation that will fundamen

For decades, the backbone of credit union technology hasn't changed much. We've relied on the same core banking systems, the same ACH batches, and the same wire networks. Having engineered network architecture since the 90's I’ve watched financial infrastructure evolve and de-evolve for that matter. What is happening right now in 2026 is fundamentally different. It is not just an update; it is a total rewiring of the payment and banking rails. As credit union executives, you

If you’re from Northwest Indiana, you know that "The Region" is more than just a spot on a map—it’s a shared experience. I grew up surrounded by the stories and the rhythm of this place. My family has been rooted here for generations, working the lines on the EJ&E Railroad in and out of US Steel. Laying out the Sears Tower at American Bridge before it was brought to Chicago and fighting the Standard Oil Fire, from the inside. They didn’t do these things for glory; they did th