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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Ethena Labs to Launch New UStb Stablecoin in Collaboration with BlackRock and Securitize
Sep 27, 2024 at 03:01 am
Ethena Labs, a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol, is getting ready to roll out a new stablecoin in collaboration with BlackRock and Securitize.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena Labs is preparing to launch a new stablecoin in collaboration with BlackRock and Securitize.
The protocol announced on Wednesday that the new stablecoin, called UStb, will function similarly to other stablecoins but with a unique feature. It will be investing its reserves in BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIL) on Ethereum.
This stablecoin follows Ethena’s first stablecoin, USDe, which was launched earlier this year. The digital asset is a synthetic stablecoin that maintains its $1 value through the cash-and-carry trade strategy.
UStb: A Stablecoin Backed by Treasury Bonds, Digital Innovation
The effectiveness of the BUIDL fund and Securitize’s involvement in supporting UStb lies in their combined strengths in asset management and digital securities. The BUIDL fund will be providing UStb with backing through tokenized US Treasury bonds.
This will ensure that the stablecoin maintains a strong, reliable value of $1 per token. This makes UStb a secure and low-risk option for investors and traders, especially useful during periods of market volatility.
Meanwhile, Securitize, a digital securities platform, will be providing the infrastructure for tokenizing these bonds. The platform will ensure that the stablecoin fully complies with regulatory standards and integrates seamlessly into the digital economy.
Securitize has become a major player in the tokenized investment space, having tokenized funds for Whiteball Capital, Hamilton Lane, BlackRock, and others, to the tune of over $950 million in tokenized assets.
Compared to other digital assets, this combination allows UStb to operate with increased transparency, liquidity, and stability. Furthermore, UStb will be used as collateral on centralized exchanges, adding an extra layer of utility in the cryptocurrency space
UStb Set to Enhance Stability, Provide Trading Options for USDe
Ethena stated that UStb will be a separate product to complement the successful USDe stablecoin. Notably, USDe has rapidly become the fifth-largest stablecoin with a market cap of $2.6 billion.
USDe utilizes crypto assets like Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin as collateral and employs derivative hedging strategies. It is subject to risks related to market volatility and counterparty issues.
The Ethena UStb aims to provide an alternative risk profile, helping to stabilize USDe during unfavorable market conditions. Additionally, UStb is set to serve as margin collateral on partnered exchanges such as Bybit and Bitget, thereby improving liquidity and expanding user trading options.
Stablecoins, a Gateway Between Traditional Finance, Crypto
Stablecoins have become a major part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. They provide liquidity as the market continues to grow, and they also offer a bridge between digital assets and traditional finance.
Major financial institutions and investment firms are increasingly using stablecoins in their operations. In August, the stablecoin market capitalization hit a new all-time high of $168 billion.
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