OpenStandard has unveiled OpenUSD, a stablecoin that shares reserve income with distribution and payment partners rather than paying returns directly to holders. The project is positioned as a shared infrastructure with more than 140 named partners, including Visa, Stripe and Coinbase. Key disclosures such as supply, redemption history and reserve details have not been released, with launch expected in late 2026. The model comes as U.S. policymakers debate restricting yield on payment stablecoin balances.

A survey found corporate use of stablecoins is likely to expand sharply within 12 months, with 88 percent of respondent companies saying they are likely or very likely to use them. About 42 percent said they already use stablecoins for cross-border payments, while 2 percent rely only on traditional payment networks. Firms using stablecoins reported average cost savings of 35 percent, rising to 47 percent for companies with monthly payments above $100 million. Respondents cited regulatory clarity as the biggest barrier.