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Stripe linked Open USD stablecoin goes live with Visa, Mastercard as backers

Open Standard launched its Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin, backed by Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, Shopify, and Stripe. The stablecoin has a market cap of $468 million and 200 partners, including 52 banks. BlackRock, BNY, and Lead Bank hold the reserves. Partners will support various use cases, with reserve earnings shared among them.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Low
01

Why it matters

The launch creates a new player in the stablecoin market, potentially shifting liquidity and transaction volumes toward platforms that integrate Visa/Mastercard settlement.

02

Market read

First‑report of a major stablecoin launch with significant backing; relevant for crypto traders and fintech investors.

03

What to watch

Reserve management transparency and competition from existing stablecoins.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: launch day

Background

Open Standard launched its Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin, backed by Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase and others, with $468 million market cap at inception.

Market effects

Sector

Potential boost to crypto‑payment infrastructure and stablecoin adoption.

Regional

May increase activity in U.S. fintech and payments sectors.

Global

Introduces a new USD‑pegged stablecoin with major Visa/Mastercard backing.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Adoption could be limited if regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

Key entities

  • company
    Open Standard

    Issuer of the new Open USD stablecoin.

  • company
    Visa

    Payment network backing the stablecoin.

  • company
    Mastercard

    Payment network backing the stablecoin.

  • company
    Coinbase

    Crypto exchange partner in the stablecoin ecosystem.

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