Press Release · April 6, 2026 · Santa Clara

GUSD: A Regulated USD Stablecoin Infrastructure for Global Payments

Gaia Interactive Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with Bridge (a Stripe company) to launch GUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin designed for global payouts and cross-border settlement with compliance, reliability, and enterprise-grade scalability.

Explore Product Capabilities Learn About the Partnership

Abstract network graphic representing global stablecoin payment flows

24/7 Always-on availability
Near-Instant Settlement speed
Q2 2026 Select-market rollout

Products

An End-to-End Stablecoin Payments Platform

Inspired by the product narrative structure used by Bridge, GUSD combines onboarding, holding, settlement, payouts, and cross-border movement in one unified stack, helping teams manage global money flows through a single API.

Orchestration

Payment Orchestration and Routing

Handle collections, transfers, FX, and settlement through one API layer, reducing integration complexity across multiple providers.

Issuance

Stablecoin Issuance and Peg Infrastructure

Integrate USD-backed stablecoin capabilities built for enterprise compliance, transparency, and auditability.

Wallets

Enterprise Wallet Architecture

Provide secure wallet accounts for platforms and merchants, with role-based controls, balance segregation, and full transaction traceability.

Cross-Border Payments

Real-Time Cross-Border Payments

Enable 24/7 global value transfer and near-instant settlement, improving speed versus traditional wire rails.

Payouts & Settlement

Global Payouts and Settlement

Support creator payouts, merchant settlement, and treasury movement, allowing businesses to scale across regions with confidence.

Benefits for Developers

Three Core Advantages for Modern Payment Teams

Visual summary of lower costs, market reach, and real-time global payments

Lower End-to-End Cost

Improve per-transaction efficiency by reducing payment-friction layers and optimizing FX and settlement pathways.

Faster Market Reach

Access broader cross-border payment coverage, including markets where legacy rails are expensive or difficult to operate.

Real-Time Global Money Movement

Support 24/7 transaction processing and near-instant settlement for payouts, collections, and treasury operations.

Solutions

Composable Building Blocks by Business Goal

Global Creator Payouts

Pay creators worldwide with better visibility and faster delivery, helping platforms improve retention and trust.

Cross-Border Merchant Settlement

Give merchants a stable and efficient settlement experience while reducing operational friction and cost.

Global Treasury Movement

Improve multi-region liquidity management with more flexible and transparent cross-border fund movement.

Digital dollar account capability visual

Digital Dollar Account Capabilities

Offer platform and enterprise users account-level digital dollar functions for storing, paying, and transferring value.

Partners

Banking and Wallet Coverage

GUSD connects to major card networks, bank payment rails, and wallet channels to support global collections, payouts, and settlement.

Global bank card, wallet, and local payment method matrix — Payment Method Coverage Snapshot

Bank Card Networks

Card Networks

AE American Express
CBCartes Bancaires
DC Diners Club
DS Discover
IN Interac
JC JCB
MC Mastercard
UP UnionPay
VI Visa
PUPulse
NYNYCE
KRKorean Cards
STSTAR
ACAccel
EP eftpos
NGNigeria Cards (Preview)

Banking Rails and Local Payment Methods

Bank Debits

ACH Direct Debit
BACS Direct Debit
SEPA Direct Debit
BECS Direct Debit (AU)
BECS Direct Debit (NZ)
Pre-Authorized Debits (CA)
Link Instant Bank Payments

Bank Redirects and Real-Time Payments

Bancontact
BLIK
EPS
PromptPay
TWINT
Wero (Preview)
iDEAL
Multibanco
PayNow
Swish
MBWay
P24
FPX
Online Banking
PayTo
Pix

Payment Vouchers

Konbini
Multibanco
OXXO
Boleto Bancário

Bank Transfers

US Bank Transfer
EU Bank Transfer
UK Bank Transfer
Japan Bank Transfer (Furikomi)
Mexico Bank Transfer (SPEI)
Nigeria Bank Transfer (Preview)

Coverage may vary by market, onboarding status, and regulatory requirements.

“Partnering with Bridge allows us to bring a compliant, enterprise-grade stablecoin to real-world payment flows.”

James Cao · CEO, Gaia Interactive Inc.

About

The Partnership

Partnership visual linking Gaia Interactive and Bridge infrastructure

Gaia Interactive Inc.

Gaia Interactive Inc. is a digital media and technology company building global platforms at the intersection of community, content, and digital commerce.

Bridge (a Stripe company)

Bridge provides infrastructure for issuing and managing stablecoins, with a focus on regulatory compliance, security, and interoperability with the global financial ecosystem.

Launch Timeline

Gaia plans to roll out GUSD capabilities in select markets during Q2 2026.