Six Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital franc

Six Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital franc

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enFinanceShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailSix Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital francThe initiative brings major lenders together to trial Swiss franc stablecoin in controlled environment with real transactionsBy Olivier Acuna|Edited by Jamie Crawley Apr 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Make preferred on What to know: Six major Swiss banks, including UBS and PostFinance, have partnered with Swiss Stablecoin AG to launch testing of a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin.The testing program, which runs through 2026, will let banks and other institutions simulate real-world payment flows with controlled limits to explore faster settlement and programmable money.The project aims to gather operational experience to decide whether to launch a full-scale CHF stablecoin, mirroring similar

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