Tetra Digital Group, one of Canada’s leading digital asset infrastructure providers; parent company of Tetra Trust and Tetra Unity, announced the closing of an investment of approximately $10 million from leading Canadian fintechs and financial service providers, including Urbana Corporation, Wealthsimple, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, ATB Financial, National Bank and Shopify. As part of the investment, Tetra, with its partners, is aiming to be the first financial institution to launch a Canadian fiat-backed stablecoin in early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
This marks the first time in Canada that a regulated financial institution will work towards issuing a stablecoin. The approach will create a reliable, institutional-grade solution for Canadian dollar payments and remittances at scale; aligns with the approach taken by other G7 countries; and maintains the highest standards of Canadian regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
Tetra Digital Group is unique as it combines three highly desirable, differentiated and integrated digital asset components, enabling the company to provide end-to-end digital asset solutions at scale while maintaining the regulatory excellence that institutional clients require.
The new Tetra stablecoin will leverage Tetra Digital Group’s institutional-grade custody infrastructure to provide businesses and consumers with a stable, secure, and fully compliant digital currency backed 1- for-1 by Canadian dollar reserves.
About Tetra Digital Group:
Tetra Digital Group is Canada’s leading institutional digital technology and financial services provider, parent company of Tetra Trust and Tetra Unity. The company is focused on building world-class digital asset infrastructure that combines regulatory excellence with technological innovation, providing comprehensive solutions across custody, orchestration, and digital currency services. For more information, visit tetratrust.com.
Press release: Tetra Digital Group Aims to Pioneer Regulated Stablecoin Issuance in Canada – Tetra Trust Company
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