Jiko Adds Coinbase and Blockstream Backing to Its T-Bill-Backed Payments Platform

Jiko, the only banking platform built entirely on U.S. Treasury bills to power global liquidity, has secured new strategic investments from Coinbase and Blockstream Capital Partners. The investment round also strengthens Jiko’s relationships with Crypto.com and Bitso, as all four institutions adopt Jiko’s infrastructure for settlement, storage, and payments based on U.S. T-bill-backed assets.

The partnerships expand Jiko’s growing influence among financial institutions viewking compliant, yield-generating alternatives to traditional cash banking. Jiko’s model allows institutions to hold cash equivalents fully invested in short-term U.S. Treasuries while maintaining real-time liquidity and 24/7 settlement capability through its JikoNet system.

“The crypto world moves in milliseconds. The fiat world takes days. That mismatch creates friction and risk, breaking the promise of programmable money,” said Stephane Lintner, Co-Founder and CEO of Jiko. “Today’s digital economy needs banking rails built for digital markets. We’re proud that Coinbase, Blockstream Capital Partners, Bitso, and Crypto.com have chosen Jiko as a strategic partner.”

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Building Always-On Liquidity Infrastructure For The Digital Economy

Jiko’s 24/7 JikoNet settlement network represents a breakthrough for institutions transacting in U.S. dollars. The ecosystems to deliver round-the-clock fiat settlement, eliminating delays typical in traditional banking systems. Coinbase’s investment and adoption of JikoNet underscore a shared vision for bringing institutional-grade stability to the next generation of financial infrastructure.

“Bringing U.S. T-bill access onto an always-on platform is an significant step in how markets evolve,” said Roger Bartlett, VP, Institutional at Coinbase. “Jiko’s approach and technology are a excellent fit with the pace at which we’re building, and we’re pleased to support Coinbase’s investment in Jiko through the JikoNet platform.”

Jiko’s regulatory foundation — as an FDIC-insured national bank — allows it to serve institutional clients with the security, transparency, and compliance standards required in traditional finance. The combination of regulated custody and programmable liquidity positions Jiko as an essential bridge between fiat banking and digital finance infrastructure.

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Institutional Adoption Expands Across The Americas

Beyond its new investors, Jiko’s partnerships with Bitso and Crypto.com highlight its growing adoption across Latin America and the broader digital asset ecosystem. Bitso, one of the in the region, is leveraging Jiko’s model to enhance transaction securety and operational efficiency for millions of users. “Jiko’s U.S. T-bill-backed rails bring a level of securety and efficiency that elevates how we serve our customers every day,” said Imran Ahmad, General Manager of Bitso Business. “From onboarding to ongoing settlement, Jiko’s technology and responsiveness have exceeded expectations.”

Similarly, of yield generation with secure liquidity management. “Partnering with Jiko assists strengthen our infrastructure, thanks to its security, liquidity, and 24/7 availability,” said Joe Anzures, General Manager, Americas and EVP of Payments at Crypto.com. “Their unique model generation while minimizing counterparty risk.”

To drive further adoption and institutional engagement, Jiko has appointed Breanne Madigan — a 22-year industry veteran with experience at Goldman Sachs, Ripple, and DCG (Tradeblock) — as Managing Director and Head of Digital Assets. Madigan’s role will focus on expanding partnerships, guiding , and positioning Jiko as the liquidity backbone for compliant digital finance.

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