Fiserv Unveils Stablecoin to Bridge Banks and Blockchain
In a bold move set to redefine how financial institutions interact with digital assets, Fiserv has announced the launch of FIUSD, a new stablecoin integrated into its global payments infrastructure.
The initiative positions Fiserv at the forefront of digital finance, offering banks a compliant, scalable gateway into blockchain-enabled services.
Announced in Singapore on Tuesday, FIUSD will become part of Fiserv’s digital asset platform by the end of the year. The stablecoin will be seamlessly embedded into the company’s existing banking and payments systems, granting nearly 10,000 financial institutions and six million merchants immediate access to blockchain innovation.
By introducing FIUSD into its ecosystem, which processes over 90 billion transactions annually, Fiserv intends to unlock new efficiencies in banking and payments. Clients will gain access to real-time settlement, programmable money, and expanded interoperability across stablecoins, at no extra cost.
Backed by Paxos and Circle, Running on Solana
FIUSD will be powered by the regulated infrastructure of Paxos and Circle, aligning the coin with industry leaders in stablecoin issuance. It will initially operate on Solana, one of the most trusted blockchains for stablecoin transactions. Discussions are also underway to expand support across other chains and explore deposit tokens to offer banks a capital-efficient alternative.
Takis Georgakopoulos, COO of Fiserv, emphasized the firm's ability to drive adoption: «With our scale, reach, and technology leadership, Fiserv is uniquely positioned to advance stablecoin-powered payments and help democratize access to blockchain financial services.»
Bank-First Approach with Scalable Integration
Unlike many crypto-native offerings, FIUSD was designed with financial institutions at the core. The stablecoin will be delivered via an SDK that integrates with platforms like Fiserv’s Experience Digital and Commercial Center, supporting built-in compliance features such as fraud detection and settlement controls.
This launch marks the first in a series of digital asset announcements Fiserv plans to make with partners. As traditional finance embraces tokenization, Fiserv’s FIUSD aims to be the stablecoin of choice for institutions ready to modernize, without compromising trust or control.
