The stablecoin market has seen significant growth, with over $175 billion in circulation and transaction volumes exceeding $11.1 trillion. OpenTrade, a platform for real-world asset-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised a $4 million seed extension round led by AlbionVC, with participation from a16z Crypto and CMCC Global. OpenTrade enables fintech companies and financial service providers to offer stable returns on digital dollar balances backed by high-quality real-world assets. The funding will allow OpenTrade to further scale its operations and meet the growing demand for its solutions. Stablecoins like USDC, which are pegged 1:1 to fiat currency, play a critical role in the crypto ecosystem, acting as a bridge between digital assets and traditional finance. OpenTrade will use the investment to enhance its platform, recruit a stronger team, and support new clients and partnerships. The company has already secured partnerships with WOO X and Littio, processing over $100 million in stable USD-denominated transactions.



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