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Fireblocks and Chainlink Labs have announced a strategic collaboration to provide banks with a technology solution for issuing and managing regulated stablecoins.
Crypto custody and services firm Fireblocks has teamed up with Chainlink Labs to offer a new solution for banks to issue and manage stablecoins, according to a Sept. 17 press release. The “strategic collaboration” is designed to support end-to-end tokenization capabilities for stablecoin issuers, including minting, custody, and distribution, among other services.
Commenting on the collaboration, Chainlink Labs’ global head of banking and capital markets Angie Walker stated that both parties expect the collaboration “will not only provide stablecoin users with real-time visibility into asset reserves but also elevate the utility of the stablecoin as a secure payment vehicle and institutional trading instrument in digital asset markets.”
Benefits of the Collaboration
The joint effort is understood to provide issuing agents with a “single, comprehensive, real-time view of stablecoins, reserves, market value, and total supply, including across different blockchains.” This holistic view is expected to streamline the management of stablecoins, making it easier for banks to integrate these digital assets into their operations.
While it remains uncertain which banks will begin issuing stablecoins, both firms previously supported Wenia, a division of Colombia’s largest bank Bancolombia, in launching its COPW stablecoin.
Market Trends
The collaboration comes as a recent survey revealed that stablecoins settled $3.7 trillion in 2023 and are on pace to reach $5.28 trillion in 2024, with growing usage beyond exchange settlement. The data compiled by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital indicated that stablecoins have evolved from “mere trading collateral to a general-purpose digital dollar instrument.”
This trend underscores the increasing relevance of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem, making the collaboration between Fireblocks and Chainlink Labs particularly timely.
Key Takeaways
- Comprehensive Management: The collaboration aims to provide a unified view of stablecoins across various blockchains.
- Real-Time Visibility: Users will gain real-time insights into asset reserves and market value.
- Enhanced Utility: The initiative aims to enhance the utility of stablecoins as secure payment and trading instruments.
As the stablecoin market continues to grow, this collaboration could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital finance. Keep up with the latest developments in the cryptocurrency world to stay informed and ahead of the curve.
