North Dakota Launches USD-Backed Stablecoin ‘Roughrider Coin’ for 2026 Release

North Dakota is taking a significant step in the realm of financial innovation, unveiling plans to launch its own USD-backed stablecoin called ‘Roughrider Coin’. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv, aims to enhance state-level financial infrastructure. This innovative move could revolutionize interbank transactions and payment systems within the state while minimizing potential market disruptions.