Bermuda Works With Circle, Coinbase and Stellar on Digital Dollar Plan

The jurisdiction says it is developing a fully onchain economy, including a sovereign Bermuda digital dollar, in collaboration with major crypto firms.

Summary

Bermuda is working with Circle, Coinbase and Stellar to build what it describes as the world’s first fully onchain economy, including a sovereign Bermuda digital dollar. The statement points to a public-private effort involving crypto infrastructure and payments companies as Bermuda explores blockchain-based financial rails. An onchain economy typically means transactions, settlement, and asset issuance occur on blockchain networks rather than conventional databases, which can support more transparent and programmable financial systems.

Terms & Concepts
  • Onchain economy: An economic system where payments, assets, and records are issued and settled directly on a blockchain network.
  • Digital dollar: A digital form of fiat currency designed for electronic use, in this case described as a sovereign currency linked to Bermuda.
  • Stellar: A blockchain network focused on payments and asset issuance, often used for cross-border transfers and tokenized financial products.