Product Launch · Crypto / Stablecoin · 2026

140+ companies launch Open USD stablecoin consortium as alternative to Circle/Tether

Circle launched product launch on July 1, 2026.

Primary
Circle
Structure
product launch
Date
July 1, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

A large consortium-backed stablecoin launch signals competitive pressure in the stablecoin market and represents a potential alternative rails for payments and treasury management.

Primary company
Circle
Counterparty
Not disclosed
Amount
Not disclosed
Event date
July 1, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin
HQ
Not disclosed
Structure
product launch
Source published
Not disclosed
Publisher
PYMNTS

Source: pymnts.com