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Plasma Unveils 'Plasma One' Stablecoin Neobank Tied to Sept. 25 Mainnet Beta

The startup targets emerging markets with a USDT-based card program offering zero-fee transfers.

Overview

  • Users will load and spend stablecoins starting with USDT via physical or virtual prepaid cards running on the Plasma blockchain.
  • The card advertises 4% cashback and coverage in more than 150 countries, with issuance handled by payments provider Rain.
  • Plasma says stablecoin balances can earn over 10% yield with no lockup, with returns sourced from its DeFi ecosystem.
  • Access begins with a waitlist today, and the company plans a staged rollout after the network enters mainnet beta on September 25.
  • The launch builds on earlier traction including $24 million raised and roughly $1 billion in pre-deposits tied to its XPL token plans.