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Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposits: Which Could Power the Future of Payments?
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bank for International Settlements stated that bank-backed tokenized deposits could provide a stronger foundation for mainstream blockchain payments compared to stablecoins. This highlights a regulatory and infrastructural shift in how digital money may be implemented on programmable networks.
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The BIS’s preference for tokenized deposits signals a regulatory tilt that could favour bank-backed digital money over crypto stablecoins in broad payment use. You need to explore how this shapes your payments product roadmap and upcoming partnerships.
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