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Citi and Coinbase Launch Bank-Grade Stablecoin Payments
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
On September 29, 2026, Citi and Coinbase launched bank-grade stablecoin payments that link Citi’s regulated banking rails with Coinbase’s digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to convert fiat to USDC and accept stablecoin payments settled in fiat seamlessly. This integration eliminates the division between fiat and crypto payment processes for global businesses and DAOs, positioning stablecoin payments as a mainstream banking option.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 28 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face a new era where stablecoin payments are part of regulated banking rather than a separate crypto option. Integrate stablecoin rails now or risk losing ground in mainstream corporate payment flows.
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3 sources · first reported 28 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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