OneAZ Credit Union Partners with Metal Blockchain for Banking Innovation

Metallicus, the core developer of Metal Blockchain, has announced that OneAZ Credit Union has enrolled in its Banking Innovation Program. This partnership marks a significant step for OneAZ Credit Union as it seeks to explore the potential of blockchain technology and leverage Metallicus' expertise to enhance its technological capabilities.

Frank Mazza, Director of Blockchain for Institutions & Fintechs at Metallicus, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. "OneAZ Credit Union joining our Banking Innovation Program signifies a crucial advancement in our quest to innovate the financial sector with blockchain technology," he said. "We're eager to collaborate with OneAZ Credit Union, offering them the tools and resources to champion innovation and navigate the ever-shifting financial landscape."

Brandon Michaels, President & CEO of OneAZ Credit Union, expressed his excitement about the partnership. "By joining the Blockchain Innovation Program, we're committing to exploring how we can leverage blockchain technology to set a new standard of excellence for our members," Michaels stated. "At OneAZ, we believe that being at the cutting edge of innovation is critical to delivering on our promise to inspire dreams and drive prosperity and community growth for all Arizonans. We're excited at the opportunity to learn more about the potential of this technology with Metal Blockchain."

Sandeep Uthra, EVP & Chief Technology Officer of OneAZ Credit Union, also shared his enthusiasm. "We are thrilled to be part of this innovation ecosystem. Partnering with Metal Blockchain will help us accelerate the development of our next generation of banking solutions. We look forward to reimagining the banking technology by collaborating and innovating in blockchain technology as part of the Metal Blockchain's Banking Innovation Program," Uthra said.

The Banking Innovation Program by Metal Blockchain aims to help institutions like OneAZ Credit Union navigate and adopt customized blockchain solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The program offers innovation workshops, fintech partnerships, R&D grants, and bespoke development, positioning participants to lead and innovate within the dynamic financial sector.

The Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program is designed to support financial institutions' journey into blockchain technology at no cost. With a focus on addressing use cases around Digital Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Private Subnets, Tokenization of Assets, and more, the program equips participants with the tools and resources needed to drive profitability, lower costs, reduce risks, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

Metal Blockchain, developed by Metallicus, is an innovative Layer 0 blockchain technology dedicated to addressing global finance challenges with its scalable, secure, and decentralized infrastructure built on the foundation of BSA Compliance. The versatile nature of Metal Blockchain's infrastructure enables developers to craft customized solutions for a wide range of financial applications, promoting innovation and growth within the global financial sector. Guided by the vision of CEO Marshall Hayner, Metal Blockchain aims to transform the financial industry by embracing compliance-driven innovation.

Serving Arizona since 1951, OneAZ Credit Union manages over $3.4 billion in assets and serves over 185,000 member-owners and 11,000 business owners across 20 branches statewide. The credit union is committed to inspiring dreams and driving prosperity and community growth through innovative and high-quality personal and business banking solutions. At OneAZ, it's all about banking for the people, not for profit.