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BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs among 21 institutions planning stablecoin launch
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A consortium of 21 major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi, plans to form a company to develop and issue a US dollar-denominated stablecoin by mid-2027, with future expansion to other G7 currencies. This initiative targets retail, institutional, and wholesale markets, aiming to comply with evolving regulations like the US GENIUS Act and the EU's MiCA.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 13 sources have reported it between 1 Sep 2026 and 4 Sep 2026.
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You face a new stablecoin standard backed by major banks that will open regulated digital dollar rails starting 2027. Acting now on regulatory compliance and integration plans puts you ahead in a mainstream payment evolution.
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13 sources · first reported 1 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Sep 2026
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