San Francisco, April, 25th,  2024 - Metallicus, the core developer of Metal Blockchain, a foundational Layer 0 blockchain, today announced FAIRWINDS Credit Union's enrollment in its Banking Innovation Program. This move signifies FAIRWINDS Credit Union's proactive approach to investigating blockchain technology's potential and harnessing Metallicus' expertise to elevate its technological prowess.

“Adding FAIRWINDS Credit Union into our Banking Innovation Program signifies a significant progression in our mission to elevate the financial industry through blockchain technology," stated Frank Mazza, Director of Blockchain for Institutions & Fintechs at Metallicus. "We are excited to partner with FAIRWINDS Credit Union and anticipate providing them with the necessary tools and resources to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving financial landscape.”

The Banking Innovation Program by Metal Blockchain enables institutions like FAIRWINDS Credit Union to navigate and adopt customized blockchain solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while addressing their distinct operational demands. Drawing on Metallicus' unparalleled blockchain expertise and a distinguished advisory board, the program offers innovation workshops, fintech partnerships, R&D grants, and bespoke development, positioning participants to lead and innovate within the dynamic financial sector.

“We’re committed to making it easy for our members to do business with us,” said Charlie Lai, FAIRWINDS Chief Information Officer. “The Banking Innovation Program is an opportunity to explore new ways to better serve our members.”

The Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program is designed to support financial institutions' journey into blockchain technology at no cost. With a focus on tackling 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.

Financial institutions keen on participating in the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program can express their interest or learn more by contacting bizdev@metallicus.com.