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Singapore-based fintech Remi Technology has deployed regulated stablecoin clearing infrastructure on the Sui blockchain, enabling banks to issue and settle stablecoins within existing compliance frameworks.
Remi Technology launched its Global Stablecoin Clearing System on the Sui blockchain on June 16, deploying regulated settlement infrastructure that allows banks to issue and transfer stablecoins while maintaining compliance with the European Union's MiCA regulation and Financial Action Task Force guidelines.
"The infrastructure supports transfers of Bison Bank-issued EUB and USB, regulated stablecoins structured as MiCA-compliant e-money tokens," YongCheng Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Remi Technology, said.
The platform integrates directly with existing banking systems through a feature called Balance-Sheet Treatment, which lets banks recognize stablecoins as assets on their financial statements. Embedded compliance controls include real-time AML screening, unified KYC capabilities, and regulatory dashboards covering transaction monitoring and operational oversight. Remi claims several industry firsts for the product, including instant low-cost stablecoin interbank settlements and full banking system integration.
The launch positions Sui as a contender for institutional stablecoin issuance, a market that could drive significant on-chain volume. Remi has outlined its next milestone: deploying programmable compliance architecture aligned with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin licensing standards, scheduled for April 2026.
Sui's $65B Stablecoin Surge
The clearing system targets a persistent pain point in global finance: cross-border payments that rely on correspondent banking networks, which remain slow and expensive. Trillions of dollars move between countries each year through a patchwork of correspondent relationships that can take days to settle and incur significant fees. Stablecoins — digital tokens typically backed by fiat currency reserves — offer a faster alternative by settling transactions on blockchain networks in seconds rather than days.
Remi's approach embeds stablecoin-based settlement into existing banking workflows rather than requiring institutions to adopt entirely new custody arrangements. The Balance-Sheet Treatment feature is central to this strategy: by allowing banks to recognize stablecoins as assets on their financial statements, the infrastructure removes a key accounting barrier that has kept many traditional lenders from entering the digital asset space.
Sui's network has already demonstrated capacity for stablecoin activity. Since a protocol upgrade in May removed the requirement to hold SUI tokens for stablecoin transfers, the network has processed nearly $65 billion in zero-gas stablecoin transactions as of June 10, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. The change eliminated a key friction point that had limited stablecoin usage on the network for payments and cross-border transfers.
The partnership with Bison Bank, a Lisbon-based institution, provides the initial stablecoin supply. The EUB and USB tokens are structured as e-money tokens under MiCA, which sets reserve requirements and transparency obligations for issuers. The infrastructure also complies with FATF guidelines on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. Bison Bank makes the stablecoins available through participating partner banks across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.
For Sui, the Remi deployment adds to a growing list of institutional use cases on the layer-1 blockchain, which has also attracted a spot ETF product from 21Shares (TSUI) and increasing activity in real-world asset tokenization. SUI has climbed about 7% over the past seven days to trade near $0.79, according to CoinGecko data, though the token remains below its 50-day and 100-day moving averages.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
