- BBVA plans to launch a euro-based stablecoin in 2025, aiming to enhance secure digital transactions through Visa’s sandbox.
- The stablecoin will be used for settlement on tokenized asset exchanges, marking BBVA’s growing presence in blockchain technology.
The second-biggest bank in Spain, BBVA, has revealed intentions to introduce their own stablecoins by 2025. The initiative is presently in Visa’s Sandbox testing stage, and the move is being undertaken in association with Visa.
Stablecoins are meant to be included in the blockchain ecosystem as a means of safe and quick digital transaction solutions. Next year, before formally releasing the stablecoin, BBVA intends to begin live testing.
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Stablecoin Strategy Focuses on Euro and Tokenized Assets
With an eye toward the European market, BBVA’s stablecoin is planned to be euro-based. BBVA has not yet decided, meanwhile, whether the asset would be supported by money market funds, fiat money reserves, or other financial instruments.
Working with Visa allows BBVA not just to increase its digital capabilities but also to provide more contemporary and safe payment options, particularly to European customers. BBVA will handle the minting and burning of the stablecoin; it is meant to be utilized as a settlement layer for exchanges providing tokenized assets.
Visa’s Strong Regulatory Standing Gives BBVA a Competitive Advantage in Europe
Visa’s great reputation and excellent regulatory compliance were the key factors BBVA decided to collaborate with Visa instead of current stablecoin options. This lends BBVA a competitive edge, particularly in the European market where clear stablecoin rules have been established.
By means of supporting rules, BBVA aims to establish the stablecoin as the main settlement instrument on the digital asset exchanges under management.
Though BBVA is concentrated on Europe, it has no intentions to introduce the stablecoin into the US market anytime soon. With intentions to grow to Turkey, BBVA presently provides trading and custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC in Switzerland.
Because their stability supported by actual assets contrasts with the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, stablecoins have grown to be a significant component of the digital currency ecosystem.
US dollar-backed stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USDC have dominated the market in recent years, but traditional institutions like BBVA are beginning to move to join in line with other large companies like PayPal and Ripple.
The action of BBVA is not only a reflection of following a trend but also of the bank’s dedication to keep innovating in the age of financial digitization. By means of its new program, Visa is allowing financial institutions such as BBVA the chance to create stablecoins supported by fiat reserves, therefore enabling more effective cross-border transactions.
Previously, CNF reported that one of Turkey’s biggest banks, Garanti BBVA, had added XRP to its cryptocurrency platform, therefore broadening its digital asset range. These days, the bank’s app allows safe trading and storage for six of the main cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
