TruStage pilots TSDA dollar stablecoin for U.S. credit unions

TruStage pilots TSDA runs through H1 2026, leveraging GENIUS Act-driven stablecoin growth and $2t cap forecasts.

• TSDA is a dollar-pegged stablecoin with 1:1 cash reserves for U.S. credit unions.
• Pilot runs through H1 2026, focusing on loans, P2P, cross-border and inter-union settlement use cases.
• GENIUS Act and forecasts of a $2t stablecoin market by 2028 frame TSDAs regulatory and macro backdrop.

TruStage has announced a pilot program for a dollar-pegged stablecoin targeting US credit unions, representing one of the sectors largest coordinated efforts to test blockchain-based payments infrastructure, according to the company.

The TruStage Stablecoin, designated as TSDA, will be issued through a partnership with Block Time Financial. A TruStage affiliate will serve as issuer and manage one-to-one cash reserves backing the token, while Block Time will provide operational support, including security protocols and digital account capabilities, the company stated.

The pilot program is scheduled to run through the first half of 2026, with TruStage recruiting credit unions to participate. The company said TSDA is designed for loan funding and settlement, peer-to-peer transfers, cross-border payments and inter-credit union disbursements.

TruStage, founded in 1935, works with approximately 93 percent of US credit unions, offering insurance, retirement and investment products tailored to the sector. Company executives said interest in stablecoin solutions has accelerated following passage of the GENIUS Act, which established federal standards for stablecoin issuers.

Lawmakers continue debating broader crypto market structure legislation, with some banking and credit union groups raising concerns that yield-bearing stablecoins could draw deposits away from traditional accounts, according to industry reports.

Analysts at Standard Chartered have projected total stablecoin market capitalization could reach $2 trillion by 2028, potentially increasing demand for US Treasury securities that often back dollar-linked tokens.