Coinbase Begins Backend Trials of USDF Stablecoin

Coinbase is testing Flipcash’s USDF stablecoin through backend operations as part of its custom stablecoin program, with the pilot backed by Circle’s USDC and involving multiple ecosystem partners.

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Summary

Coinbase is conducting backend operations testing for Flipcash’s USDF stablecoin under its custom stablecoin feature launched in December. The USDF pilot is backed by Circle’s USDC and focuses on validating infrastructure before broader use. Other partners, including Solflare and R2, are also developing their own stablecoins within the same framework.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a reserve asset such as a fiat currency.
  • USDF: A U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin developed by Flipcash and tested by Coinbase, backed by USDC reserves.
  • USDC: A U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle, commonly used as a reserve or settlement asset in crypto systems.