
KEY POINTS
- Paxos, one of GDN's initial partners, will issue the new stablecoin
- Kraken said it is 'proud' to be part of the movement toward 'raising the bar on trust'
- The $USDG's entry comes as Tether's status is in question amid a reported federal probe
Some of the cryptocurrency industry's powerhouse firms have joined hands to launch the Global Dollar Network, an "open network designed to accelerate and reward global stablecoin adoption," marking a significant milestone in the burgeoning stablecoin segment.