Jiko, a digital banking platform built entirely on US Treasury bills, has announced new strategic investments from Coinbase and Blockstream Capital Partners.
The funding round saw participation from Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and Blockstream Capital Partners, both of which have taken equity stakes in the company. Alongside these investments, Jiko has also entered into strategic partnerships with Crypto.com, Bitso, and Coinbase, all of which will use its infrastructure to support storage, settlements, and payments.
The company, which owns a national bank, offers a model where client funds are automatically invested in Treasury bills in real time, ensuring liquidity and safety. Jiko’s technology enables institutions to conduct 24/7 fiat transactions via its recently launched network, JikoNet.
Jiko CEO and co-founder Stephane Lintner said, “The [digital asset] world moves in milliseconds. The fiat world takes days. That mismatch creates friction and risk, breaking the promise of programmable money. 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.”
Roger Bartlett, VP of institutional at Coinbase, said, “Bringing U.S. T-bill access onto an always-on platform is an important step in how markets evolve. Jiko’s approach and technology are a good fit with the pace at which we’re building, and we’re pleased to support Coinbase’s investment in Jiko through the JikoNet platform.”
Bitso general manager Imran Ahmad said, “Our mission at Bitso is to provide millions across Latin America with faster, safer, and more accessible financial services. Jiko’s U.S. T-bill-backed rails bring a level of safety and efficiency that elevates how we serve our customers every day. From onboarding to ongoing settlement, Jiko’s technology and responsiveness have exceeded expectations, and we’re excited to deepen this collaboration.”
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