Major U.S. banks are exploring the creation of a consortium-backed stablecoin, in discussions involving institutions like J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo.
The talks are at an early stage and hinge on legislative developments surrounding digital assets, particularly the GENIUS Act.
Stablecoins are seen as a promising tool for streamlining cross-border transactions and payments settlements, with banks looking to defend against potential competition from tech giants and retailers.
R3 and Solana Foundation partnering to bring regulated real-world assets onto a public blockchain, aiming to meet the demand for tokenized real-world assets in the capital markets.