North Dakota Partners with Fiserv to Launch State-Backed Stablecoin

The state of North Dakota is set to launch a new stablecoin called Roughrider Coin in collaboration with Fiserv and the Bank of North Dakota, aiming for a 2026 rollout. This project seeks to enhance payments using blockchain technology, integrating seamlessly with existing financial systems and major stablecoins. The initiative is designed to significantly bolster North Dakota’s financial ecosystem through innovation in state-backed digital currencies, reflecting the growing interest in blockchain infrastructure.