By July this year, Wyoming will launch its stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST). Sounds interesting, right? Let’s break it down.
If this is successful, it will be the first fiat-backed and fully state-issued stablecoin in the U.S.
Wyoming’s Stablecoin Plan
Wyoming officials announced at the DC Blockchain Summit that WYST is already in its testing phase. The token is being tested on many blockchain networks, including Avalanche, Solana, and Ethereum. Other networks in the test phase include Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and Base. Wyoming has partnered with LayerZero, a blockchain interoperability firm, to ensure WYST can work across these platforms.
BREAKING: U.S. STATE OF WYOMING PLANS TO LAUNCH ITS OWN STABLECOIN
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Anthony Apollo, who leads the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, predicts testing operations will stretch across Q2 2025. If all goes well, we will have a full launch in July.
Why Does Wyoming Want a Stablecoin?
Stablecoins are digital tokens pegged to a fixed value, usually the U.S. dollar. Through their platform, people can send instant funds at reduced rates compared to traditional bank transfer costs.
Governor Mark Gordon and Apollo stated that WYST will benefit Wyoming residents and businesses through its key advantages:
- Faster payments
- WYST offers transactions that cost less than what ACH or wire transfers charge.
- WYST lets users instantly transmit funds from any spot to any location.
Wyoming is gearing up to launch its own state-backed stablecoin (WYST) by July!
First U.S. state-issued stablecoin
Live testing on Avalanche, Solana, Ethereum & more
Powered by LayerZero for seamless cross-chain transfers
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The market value of stablecoins continues to expand rapidly and currently reaches about $230 billion. The proposed stablecoin projects receive backing from Fidelity Investments under Donald Trump’s endorsement and WLFI.
What Happens Next?
The Wyoming officials modified WYST’s smart contracts under their supervision to achieve operational readiness before the market launch. The developers aim to produce a secure payment token for user integration.
The new proposed bills led Washington lawmakers and Congress members to enhance stablecoin regulatory measures. Wyoming’s actions might stimulate multiple American states to develop comparable regulatory frameworks.
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