Fiserv Unveils FIUSD, A Stablecoin Built for Banks
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Fiserv is officially joining the stablecoin race, but with a twist. The payments powerhouse is rolling out FIUSD, a bank-friendly stablecoin designed to slot directly into its existing infrastructure.
Launching by year’s end, FIUSD will be available across Fiserv’s global network, already serving 10,000 financial institutions and 6 million merchants. It promises 24/7 settlement, faster payment rails, lower costs, and seamless integration with core Fiserv platforms like Finxact and Commercial Center.
What sets FIUSD apart is its institutional-first approach. It’s being delivered through an SDK, allowing banks and businesses to adopt stablecoin rails without overhauling their systems or sacrificing compliance. Built-in features, including fraud monitoring and settlement controls, are included in the package.
“With our scale, reach, and technology leadership, Fiserv is uniquely positioned to advance stablecoin-powered payments and help democratize access to blockchain financial services,” as Fiserv COO Takis Georgakopoulos put it.
To make this happen, Fiserv is partnering with Paxos and Circle, two of the most trusted names in stablecoin infrastructure, and launching FIUSD on Solana, a blockchain known for its speed and cost efficiency. The aim is full interoperability with leading stablecoins and potential expansion into tokenized deposits down the line.
With FIUSD, Fiserv is doing more than just entering the stablecoin market; it's laying the groundwork for a modern, compliant, and scalable digital asset ecosystem. And this is just the first of several moves the company says it’ll announce in the coming months.
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