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Wyoming Planning to Issue Own Stablecoin This Summer

The state's governor is blazing a trail for crypto in the state, but industry participants are skeptical.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 1 min read

Wyoming is gearing up to launch the first US state-backed stablecoin, WYST, pegged to the dollar and backed by Treasury securities, aiming for global and decentralized finance use.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Trailblazing Initiative: Wyoming is set to launch the first public-sector fiat-backed, fully reserved stablecoin in the United States.
  • Unique Backing: The stablecoin, WYST, will be pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by US Treasury securities and repos, with a portion of earnings benefiting the state’s education fund.
  • International and DeFi Ambitions: Wyoming's plan extends beyond domestic use to global markets and DeFi, aiming to position the state as a leader in blockchain-driven finance.

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