Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure

Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create a global acceptance network that lets regulated financial institutions interact seamlessly with blockchain‑based assets.

Barclays’ Head of Digital Assets and Strategic Investments, Ryan Hayward, said the move will accelerate innovation and connectivity across the industry, while Ubyx CEO Tony McLaughlin highlighted the importance of bank participation for par‑value redemption through regulated channels. The collaboration comes as regulatory clarity improves in multiple jurisdictions, supporting broader adoption of tokenized money.

Back in June 2025, Ubyx announced its $10 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Founders Fund, Vaneck, Mirana Ventures, Layerzero, Paxos, Boku, Payoneer, and Monerium. Its system is designed to deliver stablecoin ubiquity, meaning global acceptance of many stablecoins. Participating issuers include: Paxos, Ripple, Agora, Transfero, Monerium, GMO Trust, Bilira, Juno (a Bitso company), Brale, Minteo, Tokenised GBP, Avenia, Agant, Allunity, and Eurodollar.

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🧭 FAQs

• What is the purpose of Barclays’ investment? To enable interoperable infrastructure for regulated digital assets and tokenized deposits.
• When was the partnership announced? The announcement was made on Jan 7, 2026.
• Why is this collaboration significant? It combines traditional banking with blockchain technology to foster regulated stablecoin adoption.