San Francisco, CA — Metallicus, a leader in blockchain technology for financial institutions, today announced the launch of its Stablecoin Pilot Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to allow credit unions to explore the operational and strategic benefits of stablecoins.
The pilot is available exclusively to participants of the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program, a collaborative incubator supporting financial institutions looking to upgrade to a blockchain based infrastructure. The network now includes 750+ credit unions, through credit union leagues, CUSOs and fintechs globally.
The program enables credit unions to simulate stablecoin transactions using sandbox wallets and a test-issued, credit-union-branded stablecoin.
No real funds are used, and no custody of digital assets is required. This gives institutions a secure, risk-free environment to experience how stablecoins can significantly improve speed, security, and transparency in areas such as internal settlement, member payments, and peer-to-peer credit union transactions.
“We have created an environment where credit unions can build operational knowledge and test real-world scenarios—from internal treasury to peer-to-peer credit union transactions,” said Marshall Hayner, CEO of Metallicus. “The goal is to provide a pathway from education to execution, supported by compliant infrastructure.”
The launch comes at a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital financial regulation. In May 2025, the U.S. Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan stablecoin regulatory bill that proposes clear frameworks for issuance, consumer protection, and compliance. As the industry awaits final guidance, many financial institutions are evaluating how to adapt and position themselves to take advantage of future opportunities in the tokenization of money.
The Metallicus Stablecoin Pilot Program is actively onboarding its first few credit unions, with broader participation expected in the coming months. There is no cost to participate for current Banking Innovation Program members.
What Credit Unions Will Gain:
Hands-on access to stablecoin infrastructure built for financial institutions
Clarity around compliance, without needing to touch custody
Real scenarios to evaluate faster payments, reduced costs, and streamlined treasury operations
A foundation for future deployment — on permissioned or public Metal Blockchain infrastructure
Credit unions not yet enrolled in the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program are encouraged to reach out for eligibility and enrollment.
