Global Dollar (USDG) Stablecoin to Challenge Tether as Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Robinhood, Paxos, Others Join Hands

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial sector, I have witnessed the evolution of digital currencies and their potential to revolutionize the global economy. The recent announcement of the Global Dollar Network by some of the industry’s heavyweights is a significant development that could potentially challenge the dominance of Tether in the stablecoin market.


On Monday, November 4th, several leading cryptocurrency companies such as Paxos, Kraken, Galaxy Digital, and Robinhood came together to initiate the Global Dollar Network. This collaboration aims at accelerating the global use of stablecoins.

The notice highlights that this project aims to assist businesses in implementing practical applications for cutting-edge payment technologies. Moreover, this development is particularly timely as discussions about regulations surrounding stablecoins are gaining momentum.

The Global Dollar Network welcomes participation from a variety of entities such as exchanges, custodians, fintech companies focused on payments, blockchain protocols, merchants, banks, and investment platforms. Its main objective is to foster adoption for the USDG, a stablecoin that has earned regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Collaborators in our network will team up to innovate around the USDG (USD Goods), utilizing their collective industry knowledge. This latest network news means that USDG can now be utilized on platforms such as Kraken, Anchorage Digital, and Galaxy Digital.

Global Dollar (USDG) to Challenge Tether

According to Paxos, well-known stablecoins available today do not fully comply with the consumer protection regulations that big businesses worldwide demand. It’s worth mentioning that Tether has faced accusations from the Department of Justice, but the firm has denied these allegations completely.

Additionally, the widespread adoption of stablecoins within businesses encounters obstacles due to traditional business structures that lead to expensive transactions within blockchain networks. These inefficiencies hinder innovation and present missed chances for payment service providers, custodians, and exchanges seeking secure stablecoin alternatives. The Global Dollar Network aims to revolutionize this terrain by introducing a dependable stablecoin offering equitable economic advantages to all involved parties.

At the heart of this system lies the Global Dollar (USDG), a secure and reliable digital currency issued by Paxos, in accordance with Singapore’s regulations. The Global Dollar Network leverages the collective power of its collaborators to foster advancements not only in cryptocurrency but also in financial innovations related to USDG. Steered by an advisory board that includes representatives from partners, the network aspires to revolutionize the stablecoin sector.

Speaking on the development, Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO at Kraken, said:

In simpler terms, the current controlled market for stablecoins doesn’t allow it to grow as much as it could. However, USDG is changing this by introducing a fairer system that encourages mainstream adoption, thereby speeding up the development of novel uses for stablecoins.

The market for stablecoins is growing rapidly as major players like Ripple are jumping on board. Given the robust expansion of the cryptocurrency sector, it’s expected that demand for stablecoins will skyrocket in the near future. Consequently, the Global Dollar (USDG) is poised to be a significant factor in shaping this dynamic environment.

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2024-11-05 11:48