Fintech and digital asset leaders today unveiled the Global Dollar Network, a new open network that will promote stablecoin adoption across the globe.
An initiative that has included significant market players such as Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, Paxos, and Robinhood is intended to open up more of the real economy to stable coins.
The new platform launched in Singapore aims to encourage multiple sectors, including banks, payment processors, custodians and investment platforms, to participate in and accelerate digital currency innovation.
Blockchain Leaders Like Kraken & Galaxy Digital Launch Global Dollar Network
The quickest method of digital transaction with low cost and secure means has popularized the usage of stablecoins. Despite these potential developments, most existing stablecoins fail to meet the regulatory and consumer protection standards that enterprises around the world require.
On-chain ecosystems with high fees and legacy business models that create friction kill the growth and use cases for stablecoins. In response to these challenges, Global Dollar Network introduces the Global Dollar (USDG) — a digital dollar alternative designed to be a secure, compliant and trusted stablecoin.
USDG is a dollar-pegged stablecoin (USDG) issued by Paxos and compliant with Singapore Monetary Authority stablecoin regulations, USDG is designed to be a dollar-pegged stablecoin and a safe currency for enterprise and personal use.
Supported by industry know-how, the Global Dollar Network aims at a global trusted financial tool of stablecoins. Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley and other industry leaders detailed how USDG offers benefits to institutions, such as peer-to-peer transactions, cross-border payments, and chances to earn rewards on certain deposits.
Stablecoins provide institutions with an amazing array of opportunities, McCauley reported. “We are happy to contribute to the launch of Global Dollar Network which can make these things happen, “ he said.
Why is Stablecoin Growth Important?
Arjun Sethi, Kraken’s Co-CEO, shared this emphasis by noting that the absence of competing stablecoins in a regulated market prevents the industry from evolving. Sethi explains that USDG alters this calculus by providing a fairer model that will attract mainstream businesses and hasten the adoption of new stablecoin use cases.
USDG breaks this model with a fairer system and welcomes mainstream participants into the ecosystem, he added.
The Global Dollar Network provides direct benefits of the stability and inclusiveness of USDG to all enterprises and users participating across the network. One of the core motivations of the network is to provide almost all of the rewards from USDG transactions back to participants, which contrasts sharply with the current model.
Charles Cascarilla, Paxos’ Co-Founder and CEO, suggested this aspect as one of the essential parts of the network mission. Cascarilla said, “Global Dollar Network means to make stablecoins available to the world and will redirect virtually all proceeds to participants, and anyone can join.”
Heading into 2024, competitive threats from Tether and USDC, for example, demonstrate the full integration of stablecoins into crypto markets as essential infrastructure. Tether, e.g., saw its net profit hit $4.52 billion in early 2024 with the help of U.S. Treasury bill investments.
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USDG also aims to solve regulatory concerns and high fees, allowing more stablecoin use cases beyond crypto markets, and allowing more access to mainstream financial services.
DBS Bank as the Banking Partner
In addition, DBS Bank, which is the largest bank in Southeast Asia, will serve as the network’s primary banking partner. With established security capabilities, DBS will handle cash operations and will also oversee all USDG reserves, further increasing trust in the network.
The Global Dollar Network is a collaborative effort to remake the stablecoin landscape. With support from its five founding partners, the network aims to facilitate cross-border commerce, seamless payments and access to new financial services.
Leaders are positive about the potential ability of the network, and from today, USDG is available for access via Anchorage Digital, Galaxy Digital, Kraken and Paxos.