Santander joins 21-bank consortium to launch USD stablecoin venture in H2 2026
SAN•Santander joins stablecoin consortium
Santander joined 20 other financial institutions to form a new stablecoin company in H2 2026, subject to closing conditions.
- Initial product targets a USD-denominated stablecoin, with plans to add other G7 currencies; a EUR stablecoin is the priority.
- Consortium targets a first-half 2027 market launch, aimed at cross-border payments, digital asset settlement, retail, institutional use.
- Project targets compliance with the GENIUS Act, MiCA, where applicable.


