SCFCU's Chase Larson Appointed Minnesota Chapter President of Stand With Crypto
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Chase Larson has been appointed as the Minnesota Chapter President of Stand With Crypto.
Stand With Crypto is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit and grassroots advocacy hub that empowers crypto users, builders and supporters to make themselves heard. Stand With Crypto strives to champion for clear, common-sense regulations for the crypto industry and to unlock crypto’s innovation potential to foster greater economic freedom.
“I accepted the Minnesota Chapter President role with Stand With Crypto because I believe clear, thoughtful crypto policy is critical for innovation, consumer protection, and our state’s economic future,” Larson said. “I’m excited to help give Minnesotans a voice in shaping how digital assets are regulated and integrated into our financial lives.”
Larson is a distinguished leader in the financial industry, having served as Executive Vice President at SCFCU since 2023 and as Chief Lending Officer since 2021. With two decades of strategic experience in finance, credit unions and community banking, Larson’s expertise spans risk management, member business lending, strategic portfolio growth, and emerging areas such as digital finance, crypto and tokenized assets.
As the executive driving SCFCU’s digital asset strategy, Larson leads the development and execution of innovative financial solutions, including the CU-Digital Asset Vault, ensuring the credit union remains at the forefront of this evolving space. His leadership extends across all facets of lending, fostering a culture of growth and innovation, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.
Under Larson’s leadership, SCFCU’s business and commercial lending operations grew from inception to more than $60 million in just 36 months, leading to the credit union being recognized as one of Minnesota’s top five fastest-growing commercial lending credit unions in 2024.
According to Stand With Crypto, 13% of adults in Minnesota own cryptocurrency, while 77% of crypto owners in the United States have income less than $100,000 and 70% of crypto owners in the United States are Gen Z or Millennials. Learn more about Stand With Crypto by clicking here.