Paxos Partners With Singapore’s DBS To Launch New Stablecoin

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial industry, I find the collaboration between Paxos and DBS Bank on the Global Dollar (USDG) stablecoin to be an intriguing development. Having witnessed the evolution of digital currencies and blockchain technology, it’s clear that we are moving towards a world where traditional finance and decentralized systems coexist.


Collaboratively, Paxos and the Singaporean bank, DBS, have launched a novel digital currency called Global Dollar (USDG). Notably, this move follows approximately four months after Paxos received authorization to provide digital payment token services as a significant payments institution (MPI).

Paxos USDG Compliant With Upcoming Singaporean Regime

On November 1st, Paxos revealed their upcoming stablecoin, USDG, which will be issued by one of their Singapore-based subsidiaries, under the watchful eye of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Paxos describes USDG as a dollar-pegged stablecoin created to appeal to regulated institutions under strict standards of accountability and security. The stablecoin will be issued on Ethereum with impending expansions to other blockchains. 

Specifically, USDG has been developed to adhere to the forthcoming regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore, which was announced in August 2023. In accordance with the guidelines established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), USDG aims to uphold specific standards relating to value consistency, capital reserves, redemption processes, and transparency.

Under these guidelines, stablecoins regulated by MAS must:

As a crypto investor, I’m excited about the launch of USDG and the insights shared by Ronak Daya, Head of Product at Paxos. He emphasizes that this new stablecoin could bring a fresh perspective to the market, particularly in encouraging more institutional involvement.

Daya says:

Currently, business enthusiasm towards stablecoins is at an all-time high. However, the market is missing a platform that can balance regulatory requirements with genuine financial benefits for businesses.

“Paxos has expanded its collection of functioning stablecoins with USDG, joining existing coins like PayPal’s USD (PYUSD), Pax Dollar (USDP), and Pax Gold (PAXG). Previously, the blockchain firm was also responsible for issuing Binance‘s stablecoin BUSD, but this role ended following a ‘cease and desist’ order from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

DBS Bank To Manage USDG Reserve

Previously mentioned, DBS Bank – the leading financial institution in Singapore based on asset value – is collaborating with Paxos on their USDG stablecoin initiative. Specifically, DBS will assume the role of custodian for the USDG reserves and serve as the primary banking partner for cash management duties.

Under this setup, DBS Bank expands its dominance in the digital realm, as the burgeoning tech sector garners increasing international attention. Beyond USDG, DBS additionally manages the DBS Digital Exchange – a platform for cryptocurrency trading – and is a key collaborator on the Sandbox metaverse project.

Paxos Partners With Singapore’s DBS To Launch New Stablecoin

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2024-11-02 22:11