Fidelity Introduces Fidelity Digital Dollar on Ethereum
- Fidelity Investments’ digital currency arm launched its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD).
- The FIDD is a U.S. dollar-pegged digital currency.
- It marks Fidelity’s formal entry into the U.S. dollar–pegged digital currency market.
- The stablecoin is launched on the Ethereum network.
- Fidelity Investments manages over $12 trillion in assets under administration.
Fidelity Investments has taken a significant step by launching its first stablecoin, FIDD, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar and operates on the Ethereum network. This move signifies Fidelity’s official entry into the digital currency market, backed by its substantial asset management portfolio.
With over $12 trillion in assets under administration, Fidelity’s introduction of FIDD highlights its commitment to expanding into digital currencies and leveraging blockchain technology for financial innovation. Source