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Fidelity Stablecoin FIDD Goes Live on Ethereum With 1:1 Dollar Redemptions

The GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework cleared the path for Fidelity’s dollar‑pegged token.

Overview

  • The launch moves Fidelity from announcement to active issuance, entering the regulated stablecoin market shaped by recent U.S. law.
  • FIDD is now available to retail and institutional clients on Fidelity’s platforms and on listed exchanges.
  • The token is issued by Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association, with dollar redemptions at par through Fidelity.
  • Reserves consist of cash and short‑term U.S. Treasuries held in custody accounts at Bank of New York Mellon.
  • Transparency and controls include daily circulating‑supply and reserve NAV disclosures, monthly PwC‑reviewed reports, Ethereum transfers, and the ability to freeze addresses tied to illicit activity.