{"id":26346,"date":"2025-08-21T15:46:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=26346"},"modified":"2025-08-22T17:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:54:01","slug":"metamask-to-launch-musd-stablecoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/metamask-to-launch-musd-stablecoin\/","title":{"rendered":"MetaMask to Launch mUSD Stablecoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MetaMask is set to become the first non-custodial wallet with its own stablecoin. The developers have announced the launch of a stablecoin under the ticker mUSD.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, we&#8217;re announcing MetaMask USD ($mUSD) \u2014 MetaMask&#8217;s native stablecoin. \ud83e\udd8a <\/p>\n<p>MetaMask is the first self custodial wallet to launch a stablecoin, and we have big plans for it. \ud83e\uddf5\ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bbUqYGWXJw\">pic.twitter.com\/bbUqYGWXJw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MetaMask.eth \ud83e\udd8a (@MetaMask) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MetaMask\/status\/1958501352805392885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The asset will be issued by Stripe&#8217;s Bridge platform, with technological support from M0. mUSD will be fully backed by liquid dollar equivalents\u2014cash and short-term treasury bonds\u2014at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The initial issuance volume remains unknown, as do other technical details. Developers have promised to provide these in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur current priority is ensuring the seamless operation of all internal and external technical operations related to the token,\u201d noted Bridge co-founder and CEO Zach Abrams.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The launch is planned for late 2025 on the Ethereum and Linea networks. Users will be able to top up accounts, store, exchange, and transfer mUSD directly within the wallet interface.<\/p>\n<p>Integration with DeFi protocols is also expected, along with the ability to pay with the stablecoin via the MetaMask card wherever Mastercard is accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Ajay Mittal, the company&#8217;s Vice President of Product, emphasized the uniqueness of the mUSD model:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cUnlike other stablecoins, which are issued first and then integrated into wallets, mUSD is initially built into MetaMask.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The launch of MetaMask&#8217;s stablecoin coincides with the adoption of the <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/donald-trump-enacts-stablecoin-legislation\">GENIUS Act<\/a> in the United States, which sets regulations for stablecoins.<\/p>\n<p>Back in December last year, fintech company Ripple <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/ripple-secures-approval-for-rlusd-stablecoin-trading\">received<\/a> approval to launch trading of the RLUSD stablecoin. In the first six months, the asset&#8217;s capitalization <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/ripples-stablecoin-capitalisation-surpasses-500-million\">reached<\/a> $500 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MetaMask is set to become the first non-custodial wallet with its own stablecoin. 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