Agora’s AUSD Stablecoin Platform Seeks Growth Amid Competitive Market and Regulatory Uncertainty

Key Points

1. Agora has raised $50M in a Series A round led by Paradigm and Dragonfly Capital to expand its white-label stablecoin AUSD.

2. Agora's white-label model focuses on shared demand for cross-border payments and network-building, differentiating it from competitors like Tether and USDC.

3. The company has formed partnerships with blockchain projects like Polygon to broaden its ecosystem and enhance practical utility.

4. Agora adopts a revenue-sharing model, distributing profits among network participants, unlike traditional stablecoins.

5. Agora is navigating regulatory ambiguity by prioritizing international markets, with potential benefits from the anticipated GENIUS Act.