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Will a top-20 US bank launch a stablecoin product by December 31, 2026?

Resolves January 15, 2027(304d)
IG: 0.60

Current Prediction

18%
Likely No
Model Agreement85%
Predictions9 runs
Last UpdatedMarch 17, 2026

Why This Question Matters

A major bank launching a stablecoin under GENIUS Act would be the most significant competitive event in Circle's history. It would test whether the regulatory moat is durable or whether compliance parity eliminates Circle's advantage.

COMPETITIVE_POSITIONREGULATORY_EXPOSURE

Prediction Distribution

0%25%50%75%100%
opus
sonnet
haiku
Range: 15%22%Aggregate: 18%
Individual Predictions(9 runs)
opusRun 1
15%

Banks slow to launch new categories. GENIUS Act too recent for full launch by Dec 2026.

Slow bank innovationRecent legislation
opusRun 2
20%

Banks slow to launch new categories. GENIUS Act too recent for full launch by Dec 2026.

Slow bank innovationRecent legislation
opusRun 3
18%

Banks slow to launch new categories. GENIUS Act too recent for full launch by Dec 2026.

Slow bank innovationRecent legislation
sonnetRun 1
15%

No public announcements yet. Regulatory framework still clarifying.

No announcementsRegulatory clarity
sonnetRun 2
22%

No public announcements yet. Regulatory framework still clarifying.

No announcementsRegulatory clarity
sonnetRun 3
18%

No public announcements yet. Regulatory framework still clarifying.

No announcementsRegulatory clarity
haikuRun 1
15%

Low probability. Banks need more time.

Time needed
haikuRun 2
20%

Low probability. Banks need more time.

Time needed
haikuRun 3
18%

Low probability. Banks need more time.

Time needed

Resolution Criteria

Resolves YES if any of the top 20 US banks by total assets publicly launches or announces imminent launch of a stablecoin product for customers by December 31, 2026.

Resolution Source

Bank press releases, OCC filings, or public product announcements

Source Trigger

Major US bank announces stablecoin under GENIUS Act

moat-mapperCOMPETITIVE_POSITIONHIGH
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