SoFi Makes History: First U.S. National Bank to Issue Stablecoin on Public Blockchain

SoFi has become the first U.S. nationally chartered retail bank to issue a dollar-backed stablecoin on a public, permissionless blockchain, marking a turning point in how regulated banks participate in on-chain finance. The company announced the launch of SoFiUSD, a fully reserved stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., positioning the bank not only as a consumer-facing issuer but also as an infrastructure provider for other banks, fintech firms, and enterprise platforms. SoFi Brings Stablecoins Inside th ...