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St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 bitcoin held on behalf of its members.
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 bitcoin held on behalf of its members through its newly launched CU-Digital Asset Vault™, signaling early demand for community-based bitcoin custody solutions.
The credit union told Bitcoin Magazine that it is now safeguarding more than 12.6 BTC, along with smaller amounts of ether and USDC, just weeks after rolling out the service to its base of more than 28,000 members.
Unlike institutional custody platforms, the holdings reflect adoption at the individual level, with everyday users opting to store digital assets within a familiar financial institution rather than relying solely on exchanges or full self-custody.
“What we’re seeing is members looking for a way to participate without leaving the institution they already trust,” said CEO Jed Meyer. “This milestone tells us that when you bring this capability into a familiar, trusted environment, people respond.”
The CU-Digital Asset Vault uses a hybrid self-custody model, allowing members to retain control of their bitcoin while leveraging infrastructure integrated into the credit union’s core systems.
The service remains limited to members for now, though SCFCU plans to expand access to businesses and additional markets in the coming months.
Longer term, the credit union is exploring bitcoin-enabled payments and lending products as it looks to integrate digital assets more deeply into everyday banking.
Earlier this month, SCFCU launched the vault, a core-integrated platform that allows members to hold and manage digital assets like Bitcoin without relying on third-party providers.
According to CEO Jed Meyer, the platform reflects a long-term strategy to preserve the credit union’s role at the center of its members’ financial lives. He emphasized that maintaining control over digital asset services is critical as these assets become increasingly embedded in financial infrastructure.
The Vault also supports board-level oversight and aligns with regulatory requirements, reinforcing SCFCU’s cooperative principles.
By integrating digital assets into its core operations, the credit union can monitor transactions, manage risk, and adapt to evolving compliance standards.
