Major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, are considering creating a joint stablecoin to compete in the crypto industry.
Discussions involve bank-owned payment companies like Zelle operator Early Warning Services and the Clearing House; the plans are in early stages and subject to stablecoin legislation and market demand.
The move comes after key stablecoin legislation advanced in the US Congress, with banks concerned about potential competition from stablecoins impacting their deposits and profits.
Despite the banks' interest, global stablecoins may still have an edge due to accessibility, with the current crypto stablecoin market worth $248 billion and predicted to reach $2 trillion by 2028.