The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. Summary Sui Foundation and Bridge launched USDsui on mainnet on March 4, 2026. The stablecoin is issued through Stripe’s infrastructure and supports DeFi and cross-border payments. Sui processed over $111B in stablecoin transfers in January 2026, supporting large-scale adoption. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its Open Issuance platform. The platform offers robust enterprise controls and built-in compliance features, enabling institutions to gain better oversight. At launch, several popular decentralized finance apps and Sui (SUI) wallets were integrated with USDsui, making it easily accessible. Built for high-volume payments USDsui was designed for speed and efficiency, so transactions settle quickly with low, predictable fees. Companies and developers can access on-chain liquidity directly, which helps them build scalable financial and payment tools. Sui Dollar is now live.Issued by @Stablecoin, a @Stripe company, Sui Dollar (USDsui) is a native digital dollar built for scalable finance and global payments.Enterprise-grade issuance. Compliance-ready rails. Onchain liquidity meets real-world payment utility.Learn more 👇 pic.twitter.com/WaLCFceBNz— Sui (@SuiNetwork) March 4, 2026 Transactions are kept within the Sui network, which is expected to simplify peer-to-peer payments, cross-border transfers, and remittances. Users can move value natively within the ecosystem instead of relying on third-party stablecoins. Sui has been making waves due to its scalability and speed. In January 2026 alone, the network handled over $111 billion in stablecoin transactions, indicating the growing demand for a reliable payment system on Sui. Meanwhile, Bridge’s issuance framework is streamlining the launch of compliant digital assets. This approach allows stablecoins to go live faster while still adhering to established regulatory guidelines. Growing adoption in DeFi and institutions Momentum around USDsui is building. Across several prominent DeFi protocols on Sui, the stablecoin is now live for lending, trading, and liquidity provision. To jumpstart activity, several platforms have introduced incentive programs designed to attract early users and deepen liquidity. Sui has also attracted more institutional interest. Products connected to the network have been introduced by investment firms such as Bitwise Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale Investments, and VanEck. Traditional investor access was further expanded when U.S.-listed Sui staking ETFs started trading in February 2026. With steady network growth, institutional-grade infrastructure, and rising investor participation, USDsui is positioned to play a central role in payments and settlement on Sui. Over time, it may serve as a bridge between traditional finance and on-chain markets.
