Banks are increasingly relevant to the stablecoin ecosystem because payment infrastructure ultimately has to connect with established financial systems. This creates questions about custody, settlement, compliance, liquidity, and relationships between banks and stablecoin issuers. covers the companies involved in these relationships and examines how traditional financial institutions are adapting to on-chain settlement. Looking at the banking side of the industry can provide a different perspective from traditional crypto coverage because the focus shifts toward infrastructure, institutional processes, and the practical requirements involved in moving stablecoins into mainstream financial workflows.