USD.AI stablecoin protocol launch

Key Points:* USD.AI’s launch after $13.4M Series A funding

• Enables users to deposit USDC for yield-bearing tokens
• Framework Ventures led funding, boosting AI credit protocol USD.AI, developed by Permian Labs, launched a stablecoin protocol on August 19, offering decentralized credit for AI on Arbitrum after raising $13.4 million in Series A funding.

This advancement allows collateralized lending using GPU hardware, attracting significant deposits and indicating strong investor interest in innovative DeFi solutions.

USD.AI’s $13.4M Launch: Fusion of AI and DeFi

This initiative aims to redefine decentralized finance, integrating AI innovations with GPU-backed credit models. Users receive points linked to future airdrops and public token sale opportunities, engaging early adopters in novel ways and promoting network value.

The crypto community shows cautious optimism, buoyed by strong initial deposits of $50 million during the private beta. While no official regulatory comments have surfaced, speculative excitement builds around this breakthrough in collateral types used for lending.

“USD.AI, a stablecoin protocol, announced the completion of a $13 million Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Bullish, Dragonfly, and Arbitrum. Developed by Permian Labs, USD.AI specifically provides GPU-backed loans to AI companies, increasing approval efficiency by over 90%.” – Framework Ventures, Investor, Framework Ventures

AI Innovations Transforming USDC and DeFi Landscape

Did you know? USD.AI’s launch reflects an evolving trend toward using nontraditional collateral in DeFi, setting it apart from earlier models like MakerDAO’s DAI, which rely on traditional fiat or crypto-backed assets.

As of August 19, 2025, USDC maintains a stable price of $1.00, with a market cap of 68.39 billion USD and a trading volume reflecting a notable 39.75% change over 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. The stable price track record underscores its continued role in decentralized ecosystems.

USDC(USDC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 03:04 UTC on August 19, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu analysts highlight that USD.AI’s innovative model could influence regulatory frameworks around crypto asset-backed lending. GPU-backed stablecoins mirror trends in asset diversification, pointing to potential shifts in asset management strategies within DeFi markets.

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