OneAZ Credit Union’s CTO, Sandeep Uthra, Joins Metal Blockchain Advisory Council

Metallicus has announced the appointment of Sandeep Uthra, Chief Technology Officer at OneAZ Credit Union, to the Metal Blockchain advisory council. Uthra's inclusion is set to bring unparalleled expertise in customizing blockchain solutions for credit unions, particularly in areas such as digital payments, stablecoins, digital identity, and private subnets. This move is expected to significantly amplify Metal Blockchain's value proposition for financial institutions.

“Sandeep’s distinctive take on credit union innovation elevates our work to adapt Metal Blockchain for the financial sector," stated Don Berk, Chief Operating Officer of Metallicus. "His position is critical to our mission of aligning blockchain technology with the expansive requirements of the US financial industry.”

With a wealth of experience from his tenure as Chief Technology Officer at OneAZ Credit Union, Uthra is uniquely positioned to assist Metallicus in expanding Metal Blockchain's reach and commercial viability across the US financial landscape. His insights and leadership are anticipated to drive significant advancements in how blockchain technology can be integrated into the financial services sector.

"I am super excited to support Metallicus in advancing blockchain technology within the Financial Services industry. Our efforts will focus on leveraging blockchain to reimagine banking, simplify processes, and enhance the fulfillment speed for credit unions and their members,” Uthra stated.

Moreover, Uthra will play a crucial role in helping Metal Blockchain build a consortium for multiple credit unions through the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program. This consortium aims to develop various use cases that would reduce costs, mitigate risks, and increase the probability of successful deployments by leveraging the collective expertise and resources of multiple credit unions.

For more information about Metallicus and Metal Blockchain, please visit metalblockchain.org.

About Metal Blockchain

Metal Blockchain, developed by Metallicus, is an innovative Layer 0 blockchain technology dedicated to tackling 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.