Open Standard Launches Open-USD to Cut Stablecoin Minting Costs

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In a move to improve crypto infrastructure efficiency, Open Standard announced the launch of Open-USD, a standard aimed at lowering the cost of minting and redeeming stablecoins, according to reports.

The launch comes at a time when stablecoins are seeing growing usage, but minting and redemption costs remain a barrier to widespread adoption. The new standard could reduce operational expenses for issuers and users, potentially boosting liquidity and narrowing spreads across platforms. The company has not yet disclosed a timeline or target fee reductions.

Since Open-USD is still in early launch stages, its market impact depends on adoption speed by exchanges and other stablecoin issuers. Meanwhile, rising regulatory scrutiny over stablecoins in the US and Europe could present either a challenge or supportive tailwind, depending on future policy directions.