
Ondo Finance introduces USDY on Stellar, combining U.S. Treasuries and bank deposits with blockchain-based stablecoin technology to expand DeFi, payments, and institutional treasury management options.
Ondo Finance announced the launch of its yield-bearing stablecoin, United States Dollar Yield (USDY), on the Stellar blockchain. According to the company’s official statement, USDY is the first product of its kind on Stellar, backed by U.S. Treasuries and bank deposits. The stablecoin provides individuals, businesses, and institutions with opportunities to preserve value, earn yield, and maintain liquidity for payments and DeFi activities. It can be used for savings, collateral in Stellar-based lending, and cross-border payments. USDY has been integrated into Stellar applications including LOBSTR, Aquarius, Meru, Soroswap, and Decaf Wallet. Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon highlighted that USDY enhances Stellar’s ecosystem by combining global reach with a yield-bearing asset.