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Stablecoin Competition Moves From Issuing Tokens to Owning Distribution
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Stablecoin competition is shifting from token issuance to controlling wallets, custody, settlement, and distribution infrastructure, with major players like Chime and Anchorpoint Financial pioneering this move. Regulatory oversight is increasing, embedding compliance into stablecoin infrastructure as the market evolves from issuers to infrastructure and distribution owners.
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Controlling stablecoin wallets and distribution is becoming the new battleground, not issuing tokens. You in fintech should focus on building or partnering for wallet and settlement services to capture the growing market around regulated stablecoin access.
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