
Native Markets triumphs in a heated bidding war for USDH, securing validator support and winning over established players like Paxos and Ethena.
Native Markets has been awarded the mandate to issue the USDH stablecoin on Hyperliquid, outbidding major players including Paxos and Ethena. The decision came after a competitive governance process, with Native Markets securing 97% of the validator vote. The firm’s association with Stripe’s Bridge subsidiary and a proposal for managing USDH reserves through BlackRock and Superstate helped solidify its position. The launch of USDH is poised to strengthen Hyperliquid’s market and reduce reliance on USDC.