More than a dozen major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Santander, are developing a joint global stablecoin project. According to a Wall Street Journal report on August 26, 2026, major US and international banks have begun reevaluating financial instruments as crypto firms expand into the payments sector. The consortium’s initial focus centers on a US dollar token before expanding to the euro and other G7 currencies.
Details of the banking project regarding the full member list, governance model, and launch schedule have not yet been released to the public.
While dozens of its competitors prepare to build a new network, JPMorgan is taking a different path. The bank had been discussed regarding the possibility of issuing its own stablecoin, but a spokesperson denied the issuance reports. “We have no plans to issue a stablecoin,” a JPMorgan representative emphasized, though leaving the door open in the future depending on client demand and regulation. Currently, they strictly operate JPM Coin through the Kinexys blockchain platform.
Deposit Tokens vs Pure Stablecoins
JPM Coin operates with a different function as a deposit token, which is a direct claim on the bank rather than an independent payment stablecoin. Technical differences separate the two instruments in the eyes of regulators. Crypto-native stablecoins offer broader blockchain distribution advantages, while deposit tokens keep funds on bank balance sheets and comply with traditional regulatory perimeters.
An Alliance Without Member Commitments
A day earlier, on August 25, 39 US state banking associations announced the formation of the BankChain Alliance. The group represents thousands of banks nationwide, although no individual bank has officially committed to joining the network yet.
The target launch for the BankChain Alliance project is set for 2027, with plans to support stablecoin transactions, deposit tokens, smart payments, and automated settlement with interoperability across other systems. The associations have yet to announce their technology partners, the form of the operational product, or the final regulatory framework governing it.
Awaiting November Finalization
The passage of the GENIUS Act has effectively provided a basic framework for payment stablecoin issuers in the United States, but several implementing rules remain unfinished. To close the legal uncertainty gap, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is only expected to finalize stablecoin rules in November 2026.
Reported by crypto.news.
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