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Banks consider launching their own stablecoins as outside issuers grow

Executives at banks are facing pressure as stablecoin projects outside the banking system continue to roll out, according to the Wall Street Journal Markets.

The outlet says that, after pushing back against stablecoins, some bank leaders are now exploring the idea of creating their own coins.

WSJ Markets frames the shift as a defensive move to respond to competitors issuing digital assets beyond traditional banking channels.

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