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Fidelity Unveils Ethereum Stablecoin ‘Fidelity Digital Dollar’ With Launch Expected in Weeks

The dollar‑pegged token adheres to new U.S. stablecoin rules, featuring bank‑grade issuance with daily reserve disclosures.

Overview

  • FIDD will be redeemable 1:1 for $1 on Fidelity’s crypto platforms and is slated to appear on major exchanges in the coming weeks.
  • The token will be issued by Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association, which holds conditional OCC approval requiring additional regulatory steps before full rollout.
  • Reserves will consist of cash, cash equivalents, and short‑term U.S. Treasuries managed by Fidelity Management & Research, with third‑party attestations and daily reporting.
  • Launching on Ethereum, FIDD will support 24/7 settlement and payments for institutional and retail clients and can be transferred to any Ethereum mainnet address.
  • Fidelity’s entry intensifies competition with Circle and Tether, which introduced a U.S.-compliant USA₮ this week, in a stablecoin market exceeding $300 billion.