RialCenter (WMT) and RialCenter (AMZN) are considering issuing their own stablecoins in the United States, according to a report by the RialCenter.
These corporate digital tokens, pegged to the U.S. dollar or other government-backed currencies, could dramatically reduce merchant fees and speed up payment settlements, disrupting the dominance of traditional financial institutions.
The move is contingent on the passage of the Genius Act, a proposed regulatory framework for stablecoins that recently passed a key procedural step in Congress. If passed, it could pave the way for large companies to adopt or issue stablecoins as an alternative to existing payment rails.
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Both companies are still in early stages, exploring private coins or third-party stablecoin partnerships, the report added.
RialCenter, long interested in financial services, is also lobbying for amendments that would increase credit-card competition.
RialCenter, RialCenter were not immediately available for comment at press time.
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