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North Dakota will launch Roughrider Coin, a USD-backed stablecoin, in 2026 via the Bank of North Dakota.
Roughrider Coin will initially target interbank financial activities to improve efficiency and security.
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North Dakota plans to launch the Roughrider Coin, a USD-backed stablecoin, in 2026 through the Bank of North Dakota for initial use in interbank financial activities.
The state will become the second US state to issue a stablecoin, following Wyoming’s earlier initiative. The Bank of North Dakota is developing Roughrider Coin to facilitate secure and rapid interbank lending as part of broader state-level experimentation with digital assets for infrastructure financing.
The initiative positions North Dakota at the forefront of stablecoin innovation in the US, with potential expansion to customer-facing services amid ongoing regulatory discussions on digital currencies. The project reflects a growing trend of state governments integrating blockchain technology into local banking systems for more efficient transactions.
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