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Swiss Banks Push CHF Stablecoin Pilot to Bridge Blockchain, Fiat Payments
The banks will test real payment flows with controlled limits to assess faster settlement and programmable money.
- Six major Swiss banks, including UBS and PostFinance, partnered with Swiss Stablecoin to launch a sandbox testing a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin, integrating blockchain-based payments into Switzerland's financial system.
- The testing program, which runs through 2026, allows institutions to simulate real-world payment flows with controlled limits, exploring how programmable money can improve settlement speeds and support diverse financial services.
- A consortium of 12 top banks including BBVA, ING, and UniCredit is backing Qivalis, a digital euro debuting in 2026, positioning it as a European alternative to dominant dollar stablecoins Tether and USDC.
- Beyond the initial six banks, the testing period remains open to other institutions, with Swiss Stablecoin enforcing limits on users and transaction volumes to manage risk during the controlled trial.
- Operational experience gathered during this phase will determine whether a full market debut of a CHF stablecoin can follow, marking a critical milestone for the Swiss financial system's blockchain integration.
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On Wednesday, six banks, including UBS, BCV and Raiffeisen, announced the launch of an initiative to test a stablecoin indexed to the Swiss franc. The use of these cryptoactives in international payments exceeded $30,000 billion in 2025.This is still just a test, but it is a first in the Swiss banking landscape.On Wednesday, six banks (UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, BCV) and the fintech Swiss Stablecoin announced in …
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