Cryptocurrency is an opportunity for credit unions to distinguish themselves in the technology space, says Michigan Credit Union League President/CEO Patty Corkery, citing research showing 25% of credit unions plan to offer cryptocurrency investing/trading by the end of 2023.

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions has raised more than $1 million for its Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund in six weeks. That total includes donations from more than 1,100 individuals, over 140 credit unions and dozens of credit union leagues, associations, foundations and other industry partners.

Through pandemic interruptions of daily activities and the resulting threat to livelihoods, 132 Upstate women entrepreneurs have kept their small businesses moving forward thanks to PPP loans secured through Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union.

The CUNA CEO Council announced that two credit union CEOs were elected to the 2022-23 CUNA CEO Council’s Executive Committee and two members were re-elected.

The credit union system does collaboration any other industry, it's the common thread running through the entire movement, MD|DC Credit Union Association President/CEO John Bratsakis wrote in CUInsight. Bratsakis says this year’s CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference highlighted the engagement and energy of credit unions.

The Hawaii Credit Union League Board of Directors announced the hiring of Carol Marx as president/CEO of the state’s credit union trade association. She most recently worked as senior vice president, retail sales manager for the Mortgage Banking Division at Bank of Hawaii.

The Carolinas Credit Union League, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation and credit union community in the Carolinas have raised $280,000 for the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund. The League and Foundatio­n initially set a goal on March 25 to raise $50,000 by April 1.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation naming April 2022 National Credit Union Youth Month. The proclamation recognizes the importance of financial education from an early age and notes credit unions are dedicated to improving economic well-being for their members and communities.

The men’s and women’s winners made history and credit unions presented a check for $323,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Sunday morning at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. This year marked the 49th running of the event, dubbed the “runner’s rite of spring.”

CrossState Credit Union Association President/CEO Patrick Conway appeared with Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently on Pennsylvania Newsmakers to talk financial education, especially its importance for young adults, as many aren't educated in finance basics at school.