MoneyGram launches dollar-backed stablecoin on Stellar
MoneyGram has introduced a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin running on the Stellar blockchain. The product targets cross-border payment use cases.
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AFBytes briefing
Stablecoin use in remittances can lower transaction fees and speed settlement for households sending money abroad. Faster and cheaper transfers affect household budgets for families that rely on international payments.
Key entities
- Stablecoin
- Payments
- Launches
- Moneygram
- Block
- Cash
- Cash App
- Circle
- Mgusd
- Nium
- Partnership
- Stellar
What to watch next
- Monitor adoption metrics and regulatory filings related to the new stablecoin for signs of usage growth.
- Watch for regulatory guidance on stablecoin reserves and redemption policies expected from Treasury and banking agencies.
- Monitor MoneyGram's next quarterly earnings release for adoption metrics on MGUSD.
- Watch upcoming Federal Reserve or Treasury guidance on stablecoin reserves and settlement rules for signals on regulatory treatment.
- Watch for any regulatory guidance from the Treasury or Federal Reserve on stablecoin reserves and issuance.
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