Open Standard Launches Open USD Stablecoin

Open Standard has officially launched Open USD (OUSD), a dollar-pegged stablecoin, on September 30, 2026. The asset is designed for institutional use, including banking, cross-border payments, and settlements. Integration partners include Coinbase, MasterCard, Stripe, and Visa, with technical access available through BVNK, Stripe, and the Visa Stablecoin platform. OUSD operates natively on Base, Ethereum, Solana, and Tempo, with initial trading available on Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap. Bridge, acquired by Stripe in 2024, manages issuance and custody, while reserves are held at BlackRock, Lead Bank, and Bank of New York Mellon.