Definition

Bank deposit tokenization issues blockchain representations of commercial bank liabilities (deposits) for corporate payments and settlement — distinct from non-bank stablecoins and from tokenized fund share classes (tokenized-money-market-funds).

Key Points

  • Remains bank money with stated deposit protections (wells-fargo 2026 announcement)
  • Typical early scope: limited corridors (e.g., USD–GBP) before multi-currency 24/7 claims
  • Peer set: JPMorgan, Citi, now Wells Fargo

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