Stablecoin Awareness Falls Short for 70% of Credit Union Members

Consumers may hear different labels for stablecoins and other cryptocurrency, but many still place both products in the same mental bucket. That finding sits at the center of “ The Wallet Effect: How Credit Unions Can Close the Digital Currency Access Gap ,” a June 2026 Credit Union Tracker from PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera . The report finds growing interest in digital currency among younger consumers, alongside limited understanding of how various digital assets work.