PLANO, Texas, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading
cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for U.S.
banks and credit unions, has announced Idaho Central Credit
Union ("ICCU") has implemented bitcoin services through NYDIG
and the Alkami Platform. Already a leader in ebranch, mobile, and
digital banking, ICCU's partnership with NYDIG will allow
Idaho Central members to buy and sell bitcoin within its mobile app
and online banking platform.
"ICCU is the fastest growing credit union in the state of
Idaho and one of the best
performing credit unions in the country. To maintain that
momentum, we want to continue offering new services as part of our
digital menu and deliver additional value in support of the
financial goals and investment desires of our members. Fully
integrated bitcoin services through NYDIG and the Alkami Platform
takes us to the next level when it comes to the member experience,"
said Mark Willden, chief information
officer, ICCU.
NYDIG's partnership with Alkami enables financial institutions
to seamlessly offer their customers and members bitcoin products
and services via a trusted system that meets the highest regulatory
standards. This helps FIs tackle industry demand for digital
currency utilization while at the same time presenting offerings
designed to exceed customer and member expectations.
Through the platform, ICCU can now empower its members with
cutting-edge bitcoin products and solutions—including the ability
to buy, hold, sell, and manage bitcoin alongside traditional
accounts via a secure, regulated, modular platform that offers a
wide range of use cases.
"Alkami is dedicated to empowering our clients to stay relevant
with the future of finance. That's why we partnered with NYDIG to
enable financial institutions to extend bitcoin options to their
own users within a trusted, secure solution," said Stephen Bohanon, co-founder and chief strategy
and sales officer, Alkami. "We are excited to help another
financial institution confidently adapt and thrive in the digital
banking age."
"ICCU's focus on member experience and on providing a diverse
array of solutions has enabled it to build a reputation as one of
the nation's leading credit unions, and its decision to implement
bitcoin services through NYDIG and the Alkami Platform can
supercharge that growth," said Patrick
Sells, chief innovation officer at NYDIG. "Credit unions
nationwide are eager to evolve and ensure their members have access
to the promise of bitcoin, and we at NYDIG couldn't be prouder of
the role we are playing in enabling that evolution."
About Alkami
Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading
cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial
institutions in the United States
that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly and build
thriving digital communities. The Alkami Platform is the digital
banking and fraud mitigation platform of choice for over 280
financial institutions. Alkami's investments have resulted in a
premium platform that has enabled it to replace older, larger and
better-funded incumbents and provide clients with world-class
experiences reflecting their individual digital strategies. To
learn more about Alkami or to request a demo, visit alkami.com.
About Idaho Central Credit Union
Idaho Central was
organized as a state-chartered credit union in 1940. The credit
union's administrative office is located in Chubbuck, Idaho. Idaho Central has over 1,600
employees serving over 480,000 members with 44 locations throughout
the state and over $8 billion in
assets. Idaho Central is a full-service, federally-insured
financial institution and is ranked as a top credit union in the
nation in returning value to its members. For an Idaho Central
location near you, please visit ICCU.com.
About NYDIG
NYDIG is a bitcoin company powering a more
inclusive economic system. Delivering technology and financial
services to banks, fintechs, insurers, and corporations, its
full-stack bitcoin platform is built to the highest security,
regulatory, and operational standards. NYDIG is the gateway to a
new era of financial products that make bitcoin more accessible for
all. Learn more at nydig.com, or connect
on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Media Relations Contact
Jennifer Cortez
jennifer.cortez@alkami.com
Audrey Pennisi
audrey@outlookmarketingsrv.com
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