WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A consortium of major companies, including Google, Coinbase, and BlackRock, is planning to launch a stablecoin named Open USD later this year. The stablecoin will be available on multiple blockchains, including Base, Solana, and others, and has already attracted support from 140 companies like Visa, Stripe, and Mastercard.
“A consortium backed by companies including Google, Coinbase, and BlackRock plans to launch a stablecoin called Open USD.”
“Slated for release later this year, it'll be available on the Coinbase-affiliated base blockchain, as well as Solana and other networks.”
“Some 140 companies, including payments giants Visa, Stripe, and Mastercard, have already signed up to use the stablecoin.”