Banking giant Wells Fargo (WFC) readies deeper move into digital assets

Banking giant Wells Fargo (WFC) readies deeper move into digital assets

The move mirrors JPMorgan's similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank's introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base.

Wells Fargo Applies for WFUSD Trademark, Signaling Use in Crypto and Stablecoins

Wells Fargo has applied for a trademark for "WFUSD" for potential use in service categories that mention crypto and stablecoins.

Third Largest American Bank Moves to Launch Its Own Stablecoin

Key Takeaways Wells Fargo filed a USPTO trademark for “WFUSD” on March 9, 2026, signaling plans for a dollar-backed stablecoin or deposit token The filing covers crypto trading, digital wallets, blockchain payments, and asset tokenization WFUSD faces a regulatory gauntlet requiring OCC, Federal Reserve, and SEC approval before launch Wells Fargo enters a market already occupied by JPMorgan’s JPM Coin and PayPal’s PYUSD, with a $280B stablecoin …

Wells Fargo Files Plan for WFUSD Digital Assets Effort

Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD,” a new digital asset-centric platform that would feature tokenization software.

Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD

The move mirrors JPMorgan's similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank's introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base. …

Wells Fargo 'WFUSD' Trademark Filing Sparks Speculation About New Bank Stablecoin

Wells Fargo has filed a U.S. trademark for “WFUSD,” a move that signals the banking giant may be preparing to expand deeper into cryptocurrency trading, payments, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Wells Fargo Trademark for WFUSD Suggests Major Bank Push Into Crypto Payments The trademark application, submitted around March 9–10 and appearing publicly in U.S. Patent […]