• Santander joined 20 other financial institutions to form a new stablecoin company in H2 2026, subject to closing conditions.
• Initial product targets a USD-denominated stablecoin, with plans to add other G7 currencies; a EUR stablecoin is the priority.
• Consortium targets a first-half 2027 market launch, aimed at cross-border payments, digital asset settlement, retail, institutional use.
• Project targets compliance with the GENIUS Act, MiCA, where applicable.

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