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Story: US Bancorp Runs Stablecoin Pilot on Stellar Network, Signaling Institutional Shift

By Steven Anderson

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Practical Applications Drive Blockchain Integration. Kurt Fields, director and blockchain lead at PwC, highlighted that the pilot is focused on…

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Stellar Blockchain Chosen for Core Protections. US Bank selected the Stellar blockchain for its strong operational features, particularly its…

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Tokenized Asset Research Expands Beyond Stablecoins. Beyond stablecoins, US Bank is also exploring tokenized assets.

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Institutional Adoption Signals Broader Blockchain Integration. US Bancorp’s stablecoin pilot underscores a wider trend of banks adopting blockchain for practical…

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Conclusion. US Bancorp’s stablecoin pilot on the Stellar network is a key milestone in institutional…

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US Bancorp, the parent company of US Bank, is conducting a stablecoin pilot on the Stellar blockchain, marking a notable step in institutional adoption of blockchain technology.

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“The bottom line is institutions have arrived. New financial infrastructure is taking shape now, and US Bank, PwC, and SDF are working to unlock the next wave of digital…

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With over $664 billion in assets under management and annual revenues exceeding $27.5 billion, US Bancorp is one of the largest traditional banks in the United States.

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Kurt Fields, director and blockchain lead at PwC, highlighted that the pilot is focused on demonstrating the tangible benefits of blockchain technology for banks and their…

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“It’s about practical application in a rigorous, highly regulated environment where we’re taking advantage of the tooling onchain in this case on the Stellar network to…

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This pilot emphasizes the ability of blockchain to streamline financial operations while maintaining a high level of trust and regulatory compliance.

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“This is a significant consideration for customer protections. The Stellar platform allows us to implement transaction unwinding and clawbacks directly on the blockchain,”…

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Stellar, established in 2014, is an open-source, decentralized blockchain designed to facilitate cross-border payments and tokenized asset management.

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Beyond stablecoins, US Bank is also exploring tokenized assets. Villano mentioned that the bank is researching ways to leverage the speed and efficiency of blockchain for various…

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“We’re exploring how tokenized assets could allow value to move quickly, 24/7, and very efficiently.

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