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Global Dollar

USDGDollar Stablecoin

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Yield / return

Global Dollar (USDG) is a stablecoin tracking the US dollar, fiat-backed, paying no yield. Trading 0% against one USD. About $3.0bn in circulation, on 8 chains (X Layer, Robinhood Chain, Solana …).

On exchanges (KYC there) or on a DEX with a self-custody wallet (no KYC). Minting and redeeming with Paxos needs an institutional account.

Who may buy is set by the issuer — check their terms.

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Our source lists what USDG is, and where it is held (X Layer / Robinhood Chain / Solana (+5)) — but states no price, yield or minimum for it. Left empty here rather than estimated.

Key facts

Yield / return: No yield
Liquidity: Traded on public markets — venues not verified
KYC: To buy on a market: no KYC. To mint with the issuer: KYC required.
Figures verified: 2026-10-11

Details

Issuer: Paxos (Global Dollar Network)
Type: Dollar Stablecoin
Category: Payment Stablecoins
Pillar: Fixed Income
Network: X Layer / Robinhood Chain / Solana (+5)
Jurisdiction: United States
AUM: $3,020,156,642 circulating
EU (MiCA): Authorised · FIN-FSA (Finland)

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Questions about USDG and Payment Stablecoins

Buying USDG: common questions

How do I buy USDG?

On exchanges (KYC there) or on a DEX with a self-custody wallet (no KYC). Minting and redeeming with Paxos needs an institutional account. The token runs on X Layer / Robinhood Chain / Solana (+5).

Do I need KYC to buy USDG?

Not on the secondary market: USDG can be bought on a DEX without identity verification. Minting it directly with the issuer does require KYC.

Can I buy USDG in the EU?

Yes. USDG is authorised under MiCA — issued in the EU by Paxos Issuance Europe Oy, supervised by FIN-FSA (Finland) — so EU-regulated exchanges and brokers may offer it.