Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has chosen M0 as its core technology provider. This partnership aims to turn Anchorage into a primary platform for institutions that want to mint and manage regulated stablecoins.
The San Francisco-based custodian wants to expand its issuance capabilities through M0. According to a press release, this move opens the door for many firms looking to launch U.S.-regulated stablecoins. M0, pronounced “M Zero,” is a flexible protocol that allows global institutions to create fully configurable stablecoins. It already works with companies like Stripe, MoonPay, and MetaMask.
Building modular infrastructure
“It might not sound like the sexiest topic, but we have been building modular infrastructure for stablecoins for three years now,” said M0 CEO Luca Prosperi in an interview. “This means we are supporting anyone who wants to launch and manage their own stablecoin, whether it is a crypto project, protocol, fintech, payment provider, exchange, and many more.”
The arrival of the GENIUS Act means stablecoins in the U.S. are becoming a regulated instrument. M0 has already partnered with several regulated players using the firm’s contracts, but Prosperi noted the relationship with Anchorage is “a bit deeper” when it comes to regulation.
High standards for partners
“By partnering with M0, we’re extending our issuance platform to support that growth, while maintaining the regulatory, operational, and security standards our partners rely on,” said Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley.
This move comes as more institutions look for ways to enter the stablecoin space under clear regulatory frameworks. The partnership between Anchorage and M0 could help speed up mainstream adoption. It offers a path for companies that want to issue their own stablecoins without building the entire technical foundation from scratch.
For now, the focus remains on compliance and security. Both companies seem to believe that modular, regulated infrastructure is the key to the next phase of stablecoin growth.
