[Weekly Crypto] 2026.06.08
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1️⃣ JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citi Unveil Shared Tokenized Deposit Network
The three banking giants announced on June 5 a plan to build a shared tokenized deposit network through The Clearing House, targeting a launch in the first half of 2027. The initiative aims to bring 24/7 blockchain-based settlement of bank deposits, keeping customer funds inside the regulated banking system while matching the speed of stablecoins.
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2️⃣ BlackRock-Backed Securitize Clears SEC Hurdle for NYSE Listing
On June 5 the SEC approved tokenization firm Securitize's registration statement for its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, clearing the path to go public on the NYSE under the ticker "SECZ." A shareholder vote is set for June 29, with the firm providing the tokenization and transfer-agent infrastructure behind BlackRock's BUIDL fund and the NYSE's own tokenized securities platform.
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3️⃣ SWIFT Launches Blockchain Ledger for 24/7 Bank Payments
SWIFT confirmed it is building a blockchain-based shared ledger that records, sequences and validates transactions between financial institutions using smart contracts. Developed with a global group of banks, the ledger will enable tokenized deposits, regulated stablecoins and CBDCs to move across institutions in real time, around the clock.
4️⃣ Western Union Officially Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana
Western Union rolled out its US dollar-backed USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, built in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, beginning in Bolivia and the Philippines. The remittance giant plans to expand the stablecoin and its digital asset network to more than 40 countries in 2026, marking its strategic pivot into blockchain-based payments.
5️⃣ Meta Launches USDC Creator Payouts on Solana and Polygon via Stripe
Meta began offering select creators USDC stablecoin payouts directly to crypto wallets on the Solana and Polygon blockchains, with Stripe handling the payments infrastructure. Initially available to a limited group of creators in Colombia and the Philippines, the move brings stablecoin rails to one of the world's largest social platforms.
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