“Standard Chartered and Animoca’s Anchorpoint Holds Off on Retail Stablecoin Timeline” — what this page in the network covers. Anchorpoint, the stablecoin venture backed by Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands, is taking a measured approach to its retail rollout. CEO [name not provided] declined to confirm whether the previously floated target of end-2026 for retail access remains on track, signaling a shift in strategy. The joint venture, which combines a global bank’s regulatory expertise with a Web3 leader’s reach, is focusing on institutional and cross-border use cases before expanding to consumers.
This cautious stance reflects broader industry concerns about compliance, liquidity, and market readiness. While retail stablecoins could transform payments, Anchorpoint’s decision underscores the complexity of launching a regulated digital asset at scale. The move may reassure regulators but could disappoint early adopters awaiting a bank-backed retail option. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.