The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed new operational and risk-management standards for credit unions seeking to issue stablecoins. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating traditional cooperative finance into the digital asset ecosystem. The proposal follows the GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 18, 2025, which established a federal framework for payment stablecoins in the US. Under the GENIUS Act, the NCUA is responsible for overseeing credit unions that wish to become "permitted payment stablecoin issuers" (PPSIs). The proposed rule outlines the necessary operational guardrails and risk-management requirements for NCUA-licensed PPSIs. The comment period for this proposal is open until July 17, 2026, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback. This move aims to ensure competitive parity for credit unions in the stablecoin market, although it may pose challenges for smaller institutions due to the required investments in compliance and cybersecurity infrastructure.