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Chime is seeking proposals to add a stablecoin wallet, after reporting its first GAAP profit and joining the Open USD network; 77% of consumers say they'd use
Chime has opened a request for blockchain firms to build a stablecoin wallet that would let its users send and receive digital dollars without a separate account, a move that could broaden its fee‑free banking platform as it reports its first GAAP‑profit quarter [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stablecoin wallet status | Proposal request sent to blockchain firms |
| GAAP profitability | First profitable quarter as a public company |
| Open USD participation | Signed up among dozens of firms for the new stablecoin |
| Consumer interest | 77% would open a crypto/stablecoin wallet via their banking app |
Chime’s request for proposals signals a shift from pure “bank‑like” services toward integrated digital‑asset capabilities. The fintech announced its first GAAP‑profit quarter, suggesting that profitability may now hinge on expanding product breadth rather than solely on fee‑free banking features [2]. By joining the Open USD initiative—a stablecoin aimed at global money movement—Chime aligns with several payments and tech giants that have committed to the token [2].
A PYMNTS Intelligence survey found that 77% of consumers would open a crypto or stablecoin wallet through their existing banking or fintech app if offered, while 71% of stablecoin holders said they would use a linked debit card for spending [2]. These preferences echo broader industry moves, such as Samsung’s July 22 announcement to add stablecoins to its Samsung Wallet, and Cash App’s recent launch of USDC payments on Polygon, both aimed at making digital assets as spendable as cash [2][3].
Chime’s initiative places it among a growing list of fintechs—including Revolut, Stripe, Visa, and Modern Treasury—that are integrating stablecoins into everyday financial flows. The firm’s CEO, Chris Britt, framed stablecoins as a “breakthrough technology” that requires a common framework for value movement, underscoring the strategic importance of Open USD as that foundation [2].
The push to embed stablecoins directly into a mainstream banking app highlights the convergence of traditional fintech services with crypto‑native infrastructure, raising questions about how quickly consumers will adopt digital dollars and how regulators will respond.
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