Anchorage Digital Launches U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin Services for International Banks

According to Anchorage Digital, the new stablecoin platform enables licensed banks outside the U.S. to issue, custody, and settle USD stablecoins under full federal regulatory oversight.

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Summary

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered cryptocurrency bank regulated by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, announced on Feb. 20 a stablecoin solution for licensed international banks. The service, offered under its federal banking framework, allows issuance, custody, and U.S. dollar settlement of major USD-pegged stablecoins across multiple blockchains. It includes minting and redemption services, aiming to facilitate secure, compliant cross-border dollar transfers while reducing reliance on traditional correspondent banking systems.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A digital asset pegged to a stable reserve, such as the U.S. dollar, designed to minimize price volatility.
  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC): A U.S. federal banking regulator overseeing national banks and federally chartered institutions.