
BankChain Alliance Gives 3,283 Community Banks Ownership Stake in Digital Payment Rail
BankChain Alliance was announced August 25 by 39 US state banking associations representing 3,283 community banks and $21.8 trillion in assets. The network targets a 2027 launch for tokenized deposits and bank-issued stablecoins -- but no technology partner has been selected as stablecoin rivals race toward a 2026 go-live.

