The First On-Chain Stablecoin Repo

Solstice and Cor Prime successfully executed the first-ever institutional stablecoin-for-stablecoin repurchase agreement (repo) on a public blockchain, marking a massive leap forward for decentralized wholesale banking.

Redefining 24/7 liquidity management

In traditional finance, the repo market is the trillion-dollar “engine room” where banks lend and borrow cash against securities. This new transaction, settled via Membrane’s post-trade infrastructure, allows institutions to use one stablecoin (such as USDC) as collateral to borrow another (such as USDT) instantly. By moving this process onto a public blockchain, the parties eliminated the need for legacy clearinghouses and multi-day settlement cycles, achieving near-instant finality.

This event is particularly interesting because it utilizes a “public” blockchain for what was previously a closed, private banking function. It demonstrates that the world’s largest financial players are no longer just “testing” blockchain; they are actively migrating core liquidity functions to it to avoid the frictions of the fiat banking system.

Analysts suggest that this development prepares the industry for “Everything On-Chain” in 2026, where stablecoins will serve not just as trading pairs, but as the primary high-velocity settlement layer for the entire global derivatives and repo markets. This transition is expected to unlock billions in previously trapped capital, further solidifying the role of digital assets in institutional treasury management.

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