Solana Enters US Banking with 90 North Dakota Banks Participating

Solana has entered US banking after Fiserv launched Roughrider Coin on its platform, giving more than 90 North Dakota banks and credit unions a new dollar settlement route.

The launch marks a significant milestone in the integration of digital assets into traditional financial systems. According to Fiserv, participating institutions will access Roughrider through Commercial Center, their online banking system for traditional interbank transfers.

Roughrider Coin is an interbank payment token overseen by the Bank of North Dakota (BND) and issued by VersaBank USA National Association. The token has one-to-one US dollar backing, with minting occurring only after a confirmed transfer from an institution's operating account into a designated 'for benefit of' account.

Fiserv reports that over 90 North Dakota banks and credit unions are participating in the rollout, but discloses neither payment volume nor an active-sender count. The production milestone follows Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv's October 2025 announcement, which planned availability in 2026.