stablecoin2026-06-30 13:46:43Stablecoin Alliance Open Standard Launches Open USD with Over 140 Partners Including Visa, Stripe, and BlackRockOn June 30, 2026, Open Standard announced the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin designed for global money movement. The stablecoin features zero minting and redemption fees, default yield for partners, and collaborative governance via a partner-elected board. More than 140 enterprises including Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, BlackRock, BNY, Coinbase, and Shopify have signed up to use Open USD. The stablecoin is expected to go live later this year, aiming to provide open, low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure for the internet economy.530
stablecoin2026-06-30 13:46:43Stablecoin Alliance Open Standard Launches Open USD: Zero-Fee Minting, 140+ Partners Including Visa, Stripe, BlackRockThe stablecoin alliance Open Standard has officially launched Open USD, a new stablecoin designed for global money movement. Its three key design principles are: zero-cost minting and redemption with no volume limits, partners earning default revenue from reserve yields, and collaborative governance by an independent board. Over 140 businesses have signed up, including Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, BlackRock, BNY, Coinbase, Shopify, DoorDash, and many major banks, payment firms, and crypto platforms. Open USD is expected to go live in late 2026. BNY's Carolyn Weinberg predicted the stablecoin market could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. The initiative aims to create an open, scalable, and aligned infrastructure for the internet economy.520
