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U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Thirty-nine U.S. state banking associations have formed the BankChain Alliance to launch a nationwide blockchain network by 2027, aimed at enabling stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and smart payments within the regulated banking system. The network will be industry-owned, designed, and governed, but currently lacks a technology partner.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 2 Sep 2026.
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You face a new regulated blockchain platform funded and governed by US banks promising safer, compliant digital payments and tokenization. Prepare to engage this network as a channel or supplier since it targets broad adoption across all bank sizes.
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4 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 2 Sep 2026
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