SoFi and Mastercard Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin for Global Payments
SoFi has become the first U.S. nationally chartered bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, partnering with Mastercard to enable global payment settlements using SoFiUSD. Launched in December 2025, the cash-backed stablecoin targets businesses, cross-border remittances, and B2B transactions with 24/7 instant settlement.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto positioned the MOVE as a leap toward faster, cheaper payments, while Mastercard emphasized its integration of regulated digital currency with existing infrastructure. The collaboration arrives amid $30 billion in daily stablecoin volume, signaling growing institutional adoption of blockchain-based settlement solutions.