WSPN today announced a landmark deployment of stablecoin-denominated, asset-backed trade finance that settles entirely on-chain for an Australian commodity exporter, JOC Australia Pty Ltd, in a live cross-border shipment. The financing leverages TradeGo’s electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) system, which digitizes cargo control and serves as collateral to secure short-term credit from WSPN. Global traders can access fully collateralized trade credit in stablecoins, with funds released in minutes and title transfers occurring automatically once payment is confirmed.
This deployment demonstrates a shift in how stablecoins can underpin real-world trade, extending beyond payments to serve as the settlement and credit backbone for asset-backed transactions. By holding the eBL on-chain, WSPN secures a first-priority claim over the cargo and can enforce title or block release if necessary, delivering security comparable to traditional bank-backed trade financing. The approach accelerates funding and reduces settlement frictions, enabling faster, more transparent settlements across Australia, Asia, and Latin America.
Looking ahead, WSPN anticipates broader adoption of digital bills of lading and stablecoin-based settlement in global trade, unlocking faster, more inclusive financing for exporters and lenders. WSPN’s flagship stablecoin, WUSD, is fully backed and pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, forming the foundation for integrated treasury management, programmable payments, and decentralized finance, all while emphasizing transparency and regulatory compliance.
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