Barclays Makes First Equity Investment in Ubyx Stablecoin Firm in January 2026
On January 7, 2026, Barclays said it acquired an equity stake in Ubyx, a United States stablecoin settlement provider, marking its first direct investment in stablecoin infrastructure. The bank did not disclose deal size or valuation. Ubyx previously raised a $10 million seed round in June 2025 led by Galaxy Ventures with Coinbase Ventures participating.