Open USD Consortium Launches 2026 H2, Yield Model Challenges USDC

2026-07-15 22:05

Woofun AI reports that the Open USD consortium, featuring BlackRock alongside Coinbase and Visa, plans a stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026. CoinShares analysis indicates this project challenges Circle by distributing reserve yield to partners, potentially undermining USDC's distribution economics.

However, USDC's entrenched liquidity and integration network remain significant barriers for new entrants.

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