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Open USD Launches as Stripe's Default Stablecoin
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Open Standard launched Open USD (OUSD) as Stripe's default stablecoin, with integration across Stripe, BVNK/Mastercard, Visa beta, and Coinbase soon. OUSD supports free minting and redemption at 1:1 USD with transaction fees charged on usage, and is backed by reserves held by BlackRock, Lead Bank, and BNY.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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You must reorient payment solutions to support stablecoins like OUSD as Stripe sets this as a default payment option. Traditional payment providers joining stablecoin rails expose new paths and competitive pressure on fiat-only platforms.
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4 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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