Binance’s BNB Chain Sees 30% Surge in Stablecoin Reserves After USD1 Launch
Binance’s BNB Chain has witnessed a significant 30% increase in stablecoin reserves following the launch of USD1, a new institutional-grade stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial. This development has brought the chain’s stablecoin market capitalization to $9.26 billion, narrowing the gap with Solana to just $3.8 billion—the smallest margin since Solana’s lead during the memecoin frenzy. The $2.1 billion debut of USD1 marks a pivotal moment for BNB Chain, reinforcing its position in the competitive stablecoin market.
BNB Chain Stablecoin Reserves Surge 30% Following USD1 Launch
Binance’s BNB Chain experienced a dramatic 30% expansion in stablecoin reserves this week, fueled by the $2.1 billion debut of USD1—a politically branded dollar token issued by World Liberty Financial. The chain’s stablecoin market capitalization now stands at $9.26 billion, narrowing Solana’s lead to just $3.8 billion, the smallest gap since memecoin mania propelled SOL ahead.
USD1 enters the market as an institutional-grade stablecoin, backed by U.S. Treasury bills and secured by BitGo. Its launch coincides with a broader resurgence in stablecoin adoption, signaling renewed confidence in dollar-pegged digital assets.
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Stablecoin Facilitates $2 Billion Binance Investment by Abu Dhabi’s MGX
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin has been selected as the official medium for Abu Dhabi AI investment firm MGX’s landmark $2 billion investment into Binance. The announcement was made by co-founder Zach Witkoff during Token2049 on May 1, marking the largest single investment in a cryptocurrency company to date—and the biggest transaction ever settled in stablecoins.
"We are excited to announce today that USD1 has been selected as the official stablecoin to close MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance," Witkoff stated. The deal underscores growing institutional confidence in crypto-native financial instruments, with USD1 emerging as a trusted vehicle for high-value transactions.
