Anchorage Digital Bank has introduced a new rewards initiative for those holding USDtb and
USDe
, representing a notable advancement in the rollout of federally supervised, institution-focused stablecoins. This program,
outlined in a press statement
and
official communications
, enables users to mint, redeem, and earn rewards for maintaining these assets, with USDtb recognized as the first stablecoin in the U.S. to operate under federal regulation.
USDtb is supported by short-term U.S. Treasury investments, such as BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, and is
structured to comply with rigorous regulatory and security requirements
. USDe, developed by
Ethena
Labs,
keeps its value stable through a delta-neutral approach
, balancing crypto holdings with corresponding perpetual futures contracts.
Rewards for both assets are managed by Anchorage Digital Neo, Ltd.
, a distinct organization created to meet the GENIUS Act’s restrictions on yield-generating stablecoins. This arrangement lets institutions benefit from rewards without the need to stake or lock up their assets, improving capital utilization while
remaining within regulatory boundaries
.
The program offers simplified access to USDtb, yield-like incentives on unused balances, and the option to leverage both tokens as collateral for efficient capital strategies on Anchorage’s platform
as described in official documentation
.
Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital
, highlighted the program’s importance in promoting the global use of “secure and reliable stablecoins.”
Ethena Labs founder Guy Young
described the collaboration as a “key achievement for USDtb adoption,” noting that the blend of rewards and regulatory compliance sets a precedent for future digital assets.
Clients can obtain USDtb by minting or redeeming directly on Anchorage’s platform or by using its trading desk, while USDe can be accessed through conversions from USD, other stablecoins, or digital assets
as per official reports
. This development reflects a broader movement in institutional DeFi, where custodians and service providers are increasingly facilitating regulated access to staking and yield opportunities.
This expansion highlights Anchorage Digital’s position as a connector between conventional finance and the crypto sector. By providing custody, issuance, settlement, and rewards under federal supervision, the bank seeks to
build a comprehensive platform for stablecoin advancement
. The initiative follows recent collaborations, such as U.S. Bancorp’s pilot project for custom stablecoin issuance on the
Stellar
blockchain, signaling increased institutional engagement with regulated digital currencies.
