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What Changes When a Bank Launches a Stablecoin? Bison Bank Leads the Way in Portugal

This stablecoin is different from those tech companies offer because a bank will back and regulate it, which should give customers more legal protection and confidence.

This launch should greatly improve the customer experience, letting people manage both euros and crypto in one account. That way, they won’t need separate wallets, and international payments will get easier. Today, sending money to Portugal, even in U.S. dollars, can take a while because it involves several go-betweens. But Bison’s stablecoin will make these transactions quick and easier for big investors.

Looking ahead, the bank wants to test turning real assets, like property, into tokens that can raise money, even before construction wraps up. For Bison Bank, this step shows they're trying to offer clients simpler, quicker, and more connected financial services.

Basically, a stablecoin from a bank speeds up payments, adds trust, combines crypto management, and opens doors for asset tokenization – all within a regulated financial setup.