Stablecoins are suddenly gaining popularity. This is how discovery often comes. Fidelity recently switched to a US dollar stablecoin, FIDD, opening access to both everyday investors and large institutions. The move comes as stablecoins continue to grow as a cornerstone of cryptocurrencies, as the prices of major coins fall sideways. Big picture: Wall Street firms now want a direct role in how digital dollars move.
Fidelity manages trillions in traditional assets, so this isn’t the first experiment. It fits a broader pattern of established funds going deeper into the crypto infrastructure, not just trading tokens.
We are pleased to introduce the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a new stablecoin issued by Fidelity Digital Assets, NA and pegged 1:1 to the US dollar.
Learn more and get started with FIDD: pic.twitter.com/wnOnXCRO03
– Fidelity Digital Assets (@DigitalAssets) February 4, 2026
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What exactly is FIDD and how does it work?
FIDD is a stablecoin, which means that one token is equal to one US dollar. Think of it as a digital casino chip that always pays out $1, instead of a volatile value like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Fidelity is releasing FIDD on Ethereum, the largest smart contract network. That’s important because Ethereum acts as a public financial highway, allowing apps, wallets, and exchanges to interact without special permissions.
IMPORTANT: Stablecoins generated $5.2B in revenue by 2025, accounting for 41.9% of total protocol revenue. pic.twitter.com/fjJrAn9k7B
– CoinGecko (@coingecko) January 25, 2026
You can buy or use FIDD directly through Fidelity for $1. You can also transfer it to any Ethereum wallet or trade it on the exchange where it is listed. That flexibility makes it useful beyond Fidelity’s walls.
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This launch follows clearer US regulations for stablecoins, following the creation of the GENIUS Act of federal guardrails. Clear rules reduce the legal risks that keep large firms on the sidelines.
We are watching the trust shift. After years of phasing out native cryptos like USDT and USDC, traditional currencies are now coming in, just as major US coins have gained strength through valuation and brand recognition.
BREAKING: US Treasury Approves GENIUS Act + Stablecoins Can Help Fund Government
During testimony today, Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) said the GENIUS Law and the coins created under it could be i "an important financing tool for the US government."… pic.twitter.com/DWqvcjj70K
— Diana (@InvestWithD) February 4, 2026
For regular users, this means more options for holding “digital money” without constantly hopping between banks and exchanges.
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How This Fits into the Bigger Stablecoin Trend
Around the world, governments and firms are racing to define digital dollars, from big banks to private issuers. We see this in places like the stablecoin adoption wave outside of the US
At the same time, almost all major banks are auditing their own digital currencies, adding pressure on private stablecoins to remain transparent and compliant.
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Rabobank says dollar stablecoins are becoming a powerful US geopolitical weapon and a tool for what he calls “reverse perestroika.”
Here is the basic method:
When a foreign company wants to hold a dollar stablecoin,… pic.twitter.com/mnI0zXMuM3
– Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) January 31, 2026
For crypto users, competition often means better standards and clearer rules.
Fidelity’s FIDD doesn’t make crypto risk-free, but it does make digital dollars feel more familiar. Expect more traditional firms to follow suit, turning stablecoins into everyday financial instruments rather than niche crypto products.
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