BNY added USDC mint and burn capabilities to its Digital Asset Custody platform on June 29, 2026, in partnership with Circle Internet Group. The new service allows BNY clients to hold USDC in digital asset custody wallets and instruct Circle to convert U.S. dollars into USDC or redeem USDC back into fiat within a single institutional framework. BNY oversees $59.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration as of Dec. 31, 2025, and counts more than 90% of Fortune 100 companies among its clients, giving the new USDC services immediate institutional scale. The move reflects growing institutional demand for compliance-grade digital asset infrastructure as U.S. stablecoin legislation advances in Congress.
BNY and Circle Expand USDC Custody Partnership
BNY announced the expanded relationship with Circle Internet Group on June 29, 2026. Under the new arrangement, BNY clients can hold USDC in digital asset custody wallets at BNY and instruct Circle to convert U.S. dollars into USDC or redeem USDC back into fiat. The full cycle, from fiat to stablecoin and back, operates within a single institutional framework.
USDC is the first stablecoin included on BNY's Digital Asset Custody platform. BNY said it plans to add support for other stablecoin issuers over time. BNY already serves as primary custodian of USDC reserves. The new capabilities extend that role into active stablecoin operations for clients.
BNY's $59.3 Trillion Custody Platform Adds Stablecoin Services
BNY oversees $59.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration as of Dec. 31, 2025, and counts more than 90% of Fortune 100 companies among its clients. Adding stablecoin mint and burn functions to that existing infrastructure gives institutional money managers a compliance-grade on-ramp to digital asset activity.
"As digital assets become increasingly integrated into financial markets, institutions need infrastructure that seamlessly works across traditional and blockchain-based systems," said Carolyn Weinberg, Chief Product and Innovation Officer at BNY. "We're expanding the ways clients can move value with the operational scale, trust and resiliency they expect from BNY."
Circle's Chief Commercial Officer, Kash Razzaghi, framed the deal as a natural extension of a longstanding relationship. "BNY has always been where institutional finance moves first," he said, adding that making USDC the first stablecoin in BNY's new offering reflects the regulatory rigor Circle has built into the token from the start.
Circle Shares Rise 1.88% Following BNY Announcement
The move comes as U.S. stablecoin legislation, including the GENIUS Act, advances in Congress. Regulatory clarity is pushing major financial institutions to build out stablecoin infrastructure. BNY's decision to offer full-lifecycle USDC services positions the bank ahead of that shift.
Circle went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL. Shares jumped 1.88% following the news, but CRCL is down 30% over the last month. Its USDC stablecoin remains the second-largest dollar-denominated stablecoin by market share.
BNY's Digital Assets platform is positioned to bridge traditional custody and cash management with blockchain-based settlement workflows. The bank has not disclosed pricing for the new stablecoin services.
FAQ
What did BNY add to its custody platform on June 29, 2026?
BNY added USDC mint and burn capabilities to its Digital Asset Custody platform on June 29, 2026, in partnership with Circle Internet Group. The new service allows BNY clients to hold USDC in digital asset custody wallets and instruct Circle to convert U.S. dollars into USDC or redeem USDC back into fiat within a single institutional framework.
How much in assets does BNY oversee?
BNY oversees $59.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration as of Dec. 31, 2025, and counts more than 90% of Fortune 100 companies among its clients.
How did Circle shares perform following the BNY announcement?
Circle went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL. Shares jumped 1.88% following the news, but CRCL is down 30% over the last month.
