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US Bank launches USBDC stablecoin
US Bank has introduced USBDC, its proprietary US dollar-backed stablecoin, and successfully completed a cross-border pilot transaction between North American and European entities on the Stellar blockchain. This pilot confirms the efficacy of the bank's in-house Digital Asset Platform, which includes capabilities for minting, redemption, freezing, and clawback. This initiative positions US Bank to explore on-chain applications such as liquidity management, collateral mobility, and cross-border treasury operations, while maintaining established banking controls.
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