Why Credit Unions Are Built for Blockchain (w/ Chase Larson)

Описание: "I think the largest consumer of decentralized finance is going to be traditional finance."

In this episode of Finance Market Leaders, we sit down with Chase Larson, EVP & Chief Lending Officer at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, to explore how a traditional credit union is pioneering the bridge between community banking and blockchain technology through their CU Digital Asset Vault.

Chase shares the surprising parallels between credit union values and DeFi principles, why his institution started engaging regulators three years ago, and how they're using technology to create more human connection—not less. From watching deposits flow to digital assets to building education programs for members and staff, St. Cloud Financial is redefining what it means to "meet members where they're at" in 2025.

✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why credit unions are natural fits for blockchain (democratic structure meets decentralization)
✅ How to balance conservative risk management with innovation in new asset classes
✅ Why AI should free up staff for human connection, not replace it
✅ The strategic approach to regulatory engagement before launching crypto services
✅ How to educate members on DeFi without pushing an agenda
✅ Why community banks must "get off zero" or risk irrelevance
✅ The vision: traditional finance becoming DeFi's biggest customer

🔗 Links & Resources:

🌐 Visit St. Cloud Financial Credit Union: https://scfcu.org/
🔗 Connect with Chase Larson on LinkedIn:   / chase-larson-104810a2  
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