- Société Générale’s USDCV stablecoin will launch on Ethereum and Solana to improve settlement and liquidity for institutional clients.
- Backed by cash reserves, USDCV reflects the bank’s cautious but firm step into regulated digital finance.
French banking group Société Générale is preparing to release a new stablecoin, USDCV, on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. This step shows how the bank moves further into digital assets, aiming to merge traditional banking with blockchain technology.
Société Générale Expands Stablecoin Strategy with USDCV
It is worth mentioning that the USDCV stablecoin will be backed by cash and cash-equivalent reserves, and it is designed for use by institutional clients.
Société Générale’s digital asset arm, SG-FORGE, which focuses on secure, regulated applications of blockchain in finance, is behind the project.
The decision to launch on Ethereum and Solana appears to be strategic. Ethereum is widely used in decentralized finance and has a well-established network of developers and projects.
Other firms have also been involved in Ethereum recently. As highlighted in a previous news brief, BlackRock’s recent $561 million shift from Bitcoin to Ethereum marks a major institutional pivot and could trigger increased interest in altcoins.
Solana offers faster transaction speeds and lower fees, making it useful for high-volume or time-sensitive operations. In an earlier update, CNF reported that Classover announced its plans to raise $500 million to establish a SOL corporate treasury reserve. This shows Solana has a great appeal, making it fit for the stablecoin.
The bank could appeal to a wide range of users and use cases by covering both networks. Similarly, this is not the bank’s first move into blockchain. Société Générale has been involved in blockchain-based bonds and tokenized assets in recent years.
The new stablecoin adds another layer to that strategy, providing a tool for settlements, lending, or other on-chain operations.
Notably, the USDCV launch also comes as financial regulations around stablecoins tighten, especially in Europe. The timing suggests Société Générale is confident in its compliance and positioning. In addition, trading of USDCV is expected to start in early July. Neither USD CoinVertible nor EUR CoinVertible is available to US Persons.
As mentioned in our previous news article, Deutsche Bank is also exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits to boost efficiency in digital payment systems.
Ethereum and Solana networks to host Société Générale’s USDCV
Market watchers say the USDCV stablecoin could help boost liquidity, especially on Solana, where activity has decreased after a period of volatility. On Ethereum, it could fit easily into existing financial protocols and services.
However, its success will depend on how it is adopted. Other stablecoins like USDT and USDC already dominate much of the market. Still, having a regulated bank-backed option could appeal to specific users, especially those focused on security and compliance.
The rollout of USDCV reflects how large financial institutions are beginning to take blockchain seriously. Clearly, they no longer see it as a concept, but as part of their business. The months ahead will show whether this new stablecoin finds its place in the market.
It is essential to add that Société Générale is not the only one advancing into Stablecoin. As reported by CNF, Uber is exploring stablecoin payments to speed up and make cross-border transactions more affordable.
