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Fidelity’s Dollar Stablecoin FIDD Goes Live on Ethereum With 1:1 Backing

Built for onchain settlement under the new GENIUS Act regime, the token features institutional custody, daily reserve transparency, monthly PwC review.

Overview

  • FIDD launched on Ethereum with a reported initial issuance exceeding $59 million as transfers and trading begin across supported platforms.
  • The stablecoin is redeemable at $1 per token and backed by cash and short‑term U.S. Treasuries, with reserves held in custody accounts at BNY Mellon.
  • Fidelity discloses circulating supply and reserve net asset value daily and submits monthly reserve reports for PricewaterhouseCoopers examination under AICPA standards.
  • Access spans Fidelity Digital Assets, Fidelity Crypto, and Fidelity Crypto for Wealth Managers, with availability on external exchanges where listed and transfers to any Ethereum address.
  • Issuer controls include the ability to freeze addresses tied to illicit activity, reflecting compliance features as regulated stablecoins expand in a market now valued above $300 billion.