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Aon Pilots Stablecoin Premium Settlements With Coinbase and Paxos

The controlled trial assessed minutes‑level settlement under the GENIUS Act framework.

Overview

  • Aon said it completed a proof‑of‑concept settling selected insurance premium payments with stablecoins.
  • Transactions used USDC on Ethereum and PayPal USD on Solana, executed in partnership with Coinbase and Paxos.
  • Payments were completed within minutes with transparent on‑chain records, contrasting with days‑long bank transfers.
  • The broker described it as the first known instance of a major global broker accepting stablecoins for premiums, limited to a controlled demonstration under internal frameworks.
  • The exercise reflects growing institutional trials encouraged by 2025 U.S. stablecoin rules, with Aon noting its scale as an adviser on roughly $5 trillion in assets.