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First AUSD Deal: Agora and Galaxy Introduce a New Stablecoin

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago

Asset manager Galaxy and stablecoin issuer Agora have completed the first over-the-counter transaction involving AUSD, as announced on January 8.

First Real-World Application of AUSD

According to Nick van Eck, CEO of Agora, this trade marks the transition of AUSD from proof-of-concept to real-world application. AUSD is a new stablecoin seeking to capture market share from incumbents such as USDC and USDT, joining other newcomers like Ethena's USDe.

Growing Stablecoin Market

Stablecoin market capitalizations increased sharply after Donald Trump's election win in November. By the end of 2024, the combined market capitalizations of the top three stablecoins grew by more than $25 billion. According to CoinGecko, as of January 6, the total stablecoin market capitalization exceeds $210 billion.

DeFi Use Cases

Stablecoins are particularly bullish for decentralized finance (DeFi), where they serve as the on-ramp. An example is Ethena's protocol, whose stablecoin USDe reached a market cap of approximately $6 billion. AUSD positions itself as fully backed and builder-focused, appealing to developers and traders with optimized smart contracts.

As US regulation of digital assets develops, Agora aims to position AUSD as a cornerstone in the institutional stablecoin market.

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