MetaMask to Launch Stripe's Bridge-Issued mUSD on Ethereum and Linea

MetaMask announced that it will launch its first native stablecoin mUSD later this year, supporting Ethereum and Linea networks. The stablecoin is issued by Stripe's Bridge platform and minted through M0's decentralized infrastructure. MetaMask said that mUSD will become the default digital dollar unit of its ecosystem and will be deeply integrated into Linea's DeFi ecosystem, including lending markets, decentralized exchanges and custody platforms, to enhance liquidity and optimize user experience. Users can use MetaMask to top up, hold, exchange, transfer and perform cross-chain operations on mUSD. By the end of the year, it is also planned to support consumption at Mastercard merchants through MetaMask Card. The specific issuance date and scale of mUSD have not yet been announced. More technical details and user guides will be released in the coming weeks.