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Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock take part as institutional stablecoin OUSD set to launch on Ethereum

A new stablecoin, OpenUSD (OUSD), aimed at institutional investors and companies is preparing to launch on the Ethereum network. The project is backed by a consortium of more than 140 firms, including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock and BNY. Details such as the launch timetable, issuance structure, reserve assets, redemption method and compliance system have not been disclosed. Markets are watching how much institutional capital it can attract.