Anchorage Says It Won’t Lead USDG Project as It Pushes Stablecoin Neutrality
Summary
- Anchorage Digital said it plans to step back from a leading role in the USDG project.
- Chief Executive Officer Nathan McCauley said he still supports the USDG project and that the company will continue to participate.
- The market is watching how Anchorage’s strategy shift could affect the competitive landscape for stablecoins and the structure of institutional partnerships.
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Anchorage Digital said it plans to step back from a leading role in running the USDG stablecoin project, signaling a broader push to strengthen its neutral stance across stablecoins.
CoinDesk reported on May 11 that Anchorage Digital Chief Executive Officer Nathan McCauley said he still supports the USDG project and wants it to succeed. He added that the company will continue to participate.
But Anchorage may not take as prominent a role as it has in the past.
The change reflects a stronger commitment to stablecoin neutrality, McCauley said, adding that it makes sense not to lean toward any one stablecoin.
USDG is a stablecoin project backed by major institutions including Robinhood and Kraken.
The market is focused on how Anchorage’s strategy shift could affect competition in the stablecoin sector and the structure of institutional partnerships. Key factors will be how USDG is run going forward and whether the group of participating institutions expands.
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