Velo Labs recently announced a major partnership with Paxos International, integrating Lift Dollar (USDL) into the Velo ecosystem. This is no ordinary stablecoin; USDL is the first yield-bearing stablecoin under regulatory oversight and will serve as reserve collateral and settlement asset within Velo Labs’ USDV stablecoin framework. This move marks a critical milestone in Velo’s strategy to position itself as a major aggregator of tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA) and a pioneer in the PayFi (Payment Finance) sector.
By integrating USDL, which is backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, Velo Labs increases the quality and resilience of the assets backing USDV, an overcollateralized stablecoin. This allows users to enjoy real-world financial returns previously limited to institutional investors. The programmatic distribution of daily returns to USDL holders provides a safe way for users to grow their money.
The integration of Lift Dollar changes the way businesses manage their liquidity and working capital. Instead of relying on the volatile rewards of DeFi, businesses now have the opportunity to operate with stable, yield-bearing assets. Velo Labs makes treasury management and yield generation a seamless part of the Web3 experience.
Tridbodi Arunanondchai, Vice Chairman of Velo Protocol, enthused: “By leveraging the unique yield-bearing capabilities of USDL, we not only strengthen the collateral base of USDV but also provide our ecosystem members, especially corporates, with a powerful tool to optimize their liquidity and financial strategies.”
Velo Labs will also act as the launchpad for Paxos International to scale USDL in Southeast Asia. This strategic partnership puts Velo in a strong position as the region sees a significant increase in the adoption of digital assets and Web3 technologies. Ronak Daya, Head of Product Management at Paxos, highlights the benefits this partnership will bring: millions of users in Southeast Asia will now have safe and secure access to both US dollars and associated revenues.
With its blockchain-based PayFi network, Velo Labs is committed to making financial services more accessible worldwide. The focus on cross-border payments, the tokenization of real assets and retail transactions using USDV is essential.
In a world where traditional financial systems often lag behind, I dare say it is time for innovation. The partnership between Velo Labs and Paxos not only offers a new way of investing but also democratizes access to global financial opportunities for a wide range of users.
What is USDL and why is it important?
USDL is a fully insured, dollar-reliant yield-bearing stablecoin that offers daily returns to holders, making it an attractive alternative in the digital asset world.
How does this collaboration change the financing landscape for companies?
By enabling companies to operate with stable, yield-bearing assets, the collaboration provides an innovative solution for liquidity management without being dependent on volatile factors.
What are the future plans for Velo Labs?
Velo Labs focuses on further expanding its ecosystem in Southeast Asia and making institutional financial products accessible to a wider audience, with a strong focus on inclusion and innovation.