Coinbase and Citi collaborate to build the future of payments #
Coinbase and Citigroup have announced a strategic collaboration to modernize institutional payments using blockchain and digital asset technology. According to Coinbase’s official announcement, the partnership aims to reimagine cross-border money movement by combining Citi’s global transaction banking infrastructure with Coinbase’s blockchain, tokenization, and settlement capabilities
Through the collaboration, Citi will explore how digital assets and tokenized value can improve speed, transparency, and efficiency in institutional payment flows. Coinbase will provide the technology and compliance expertise behind the initiative, leveraging its Coinbase Prime platform and blockchain infrastructure to enable faster, on-chain settlement for regulated entities
Both firms emphasized that the effort is part of a longer-term vision to bridge traditional finance with blockchain-based systems. The partnership underscores growing institutional interest in regulated digital asset solutions that can enhance liquidity, streamline operations, and reduce counterparty risk in global financial markets.