A Deep Dive into Digital Assets with NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman

Join this sit-down with NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman for an exploration of his thoughts surrounding digital assets and the underlying blockchain technology, and the current regulatory and legislative landscape. He’ll also discuss what your credit union needs to know about incorporating emerging technologies and offering members access to buy, sell, and hold digital assets.

Key Takeaways: 

• Explore how the NCUA is evaluating credit union member services related to digital assets and distributed ledger technology
• Investigate the benefits and risks of digital assets and related technologies
• Discover the future of digital assets and a potential Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman

Kyle S. Hauptman was nominated to serve on the NCUA Board on June 15, 2020. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on December 2, 2020, and he was sworn in as a member of the NCUA Board on December 14, 2020. The NCUA Board approved his designation as Vice Chairman of the NCUA on December 18, 2020. Prior to his joining the NCUA Board, Mr. Hauptman served as Senator Tom Cotton’s (R-Arkansas) advisor on economic policy, as well as Staff Director of the Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Policy.