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Wyoming’s proposed stablecoin could be ready for launch by July, with Governor Mark Gordon revealing that the state has partnered with LayerZero, a leading interoperability protocol, for the token’s development. While speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 26, Gordon noted that Wyoming has been one of the first states to adopt blockchain technology, and the state government has been very efficient in this process.
Anthony Apollo, the executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, confirmed that the state has already launched Wyoming stable tokens on several test networks, signaling progress toward the stablecoin’s release. Apollo also explained that LayerZero is the only partner for token creation and distribution. Wyoming has been one of the most friendly states for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, with the support of its senator, Cynthia Lummis.
In 2022, the state passed the “Wyoming Stable Token Act” that paved the way for the Wyoming-issued stablecoin, which is backed by US dollars. This law was enacted in the year 2023 and enabled the state to form a dedicated team for the management and evolution of the coin.
Governor Gordon, who has been a critic of the “too big to fail” model of legacy finance, had proposed the stablecoin for Q1 2025, and it would be backed by short-term US T-bills. Recently, Apollo suggested that the public budget of Wyoming should be controlled on blockchain, which will increase the transparency of the state’s spending. This makes Wyoming the pioneer in blockchain technology, as the state’s stablecoin seeks to enhance the efficiency of government operations.
