U.S. banks plan shared tokenized deposit network to counter stablecoin risk

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JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citi plan to launch a shared tokenized deposit network operated by The Clearing House by H1 2027.
The network will convert traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain, targeting use cases like programmable treasury tools and real-time liquidity management for multinationals.
The initiative aims to counter competitive threats from dollar-pegged stablecoins, which could attract bank deposit outflows if the Clarity Act enables them to pay returns to holders.

Tokenized network plan for 2027

The Wall Street Journal reported that JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citi are among the banks planning to build a shared tokenized deposit network by the first half of 2027. The system is set to be operated by The Clearing House, the payments company owned collectively by the banks, and some institutions are referring to the project as “the bridge” while others call it “the chain.”

Tokenized deposits are blockchain-based representations of customer money held at a bank. Under the planned model, those deposits would be converted into digital tokens that can be transferred quickly on a blockchain, giving bank-held funds some of the functionality associated with crypto-native payment systems.

David Watson, chief executive, tells the newspaper the initiative marks a significant step for the sector and points to a radically different future for onchain payments. The Clearing House expects large multinational companies to use the network for programmable treasury tools, real-time liquidity management and cross-border payments.

Stablecoin pressure on bank funding

Stablecoins, which are dollar-pegged digital assets issued by crypto companies outside the traditional banking system, are emerging as a competitive threat to bank deposits. The Clarity Act now advancing through Congress could allow those tokens to pay returns to holders, potentially making them more attractive than conventional deposits while preserving faster and cheaper blockchain-based payment features.

If customers begin adopting stablecoins at scale, banks could face deposit outflows into crypto wallets. Because deposits are central to how banks fund lending across the economy, the new tokenized deposit network is designed to preserve that funding base while offering clients a digital alternative within regulated banking channels.

In our earlier article on JPMorgan Chase’s stock performance, we looked at a sharp rally that pushed JPM well above key moving averages, while several technical indicators still signaled mixed momentum. We also covered JPMorgan’s launch of new auto-callable contingent interest notes due 2028, highlighting the trade-off between an attractive contingent coupon and elevated investor risk. Traders Union experts noted that the move underscores active funding and product innovation, but warned that price strength could prove fragile without broader trend confirmation.

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