Crypto firms including Robinhood, Kraken launch global stablecoin network


The logo of Robinhood Markets Inc. is seen at a pop-up event on Wall Street after the companys IPO in New York City U.S. July 29 2021.  REUTERSAndrew KellyFile Photo

The logo of Robinhood Markets, Inc. is seen at a pop-up event on Wall Street after the company's IPO in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

(Reuters) - A consortium of financial technology and cryptocurrency companies including Robinhood, Kraken and Galaxy Digital on Monday introduced a joint stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.

The aim of the newly formed Global Dollar Network is to accelerate usage of stablecoins worldwide and promote an asset that provides proportionate economic benefits to its partners, the companies said.

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