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London - March 26, 2026.
Stablecoin Standard presents new Stablecoin Standard Framework for DeFi Stablecoins as pathway to improve the resilience, transparency, and user safeguards of DeFi stablecoins
Stablecoin Standard encourages stakeholder participation in upcoming policy working group sessions to foster a safer, more transparent future for DeFi stablecoins
Stablecoin Standard (“SCS”), the industry body for stablecoin issuers globally, today introduced Stablecoin Standard Framework for DeFi Stablecoins, a new structured framework to support decentralized (DeFi) stablecoins in meeting evolving market standards, mitigating systemic risks, and facilitating regulatory as well as policy discussions.
The release of the DeFi Stablecoin Framework expands upon the original Standards for centralized stablecoins issued in September of 2024, and committed to by a majority of SCS members as of Q4 2025, and specifically addresses the unique structural distinctions and capabilities of DeFi stablecoins.
The DeFi stablecoin framework centers on three pillars:
- Operational Resilience: Requiring strong collateralization, liquidation protocols, and stress-tested risk systems.
- Transparency and User Protection: Emphasizing open governance, real-time disclosures, and informed user engagement.
- Product Commitments: Encouraging responsible financial crime mitigation, cybersecurity practices, and policy-aligned conduct.
Beth Haddock, Global Policy Lead at the Stablecoin Standard noted, “SCS’ DeFi stablecoin Framework is designed to overcome the challenges markets, regulators, and policymakers currently face in understanding DeFi stablecoins. “The DeFi Stablecoin Framework serves as a voluntary pathway to test operational resilience and governance against what we refer to as qualified DeFi stablecoin standards.” Teams and technology aligning with these standards are taking an actionable approach to risk mitigation and enhancement of sector-wide credibility.
“The introduction of the DeFi Stablecoin Framework is a major step forward towards scaling stablecoin adoption, as we now have two frameworks to assist the industry, policymakers, and regulators in closing the gaps between practical implementation, oversight, and legislative progress,” shared Christian Walker. Chairman & Co-Founder. “We look forward to laying the groundwork to evolve capital movement and formation in a more resilient, stable digital economy.”
The SCS invites DeFi communities, public policy experts, regulators, and technologists, to participate in the expansion and further development of this decentralized framework.
Stakeholders interested in contributing or endorsing it can engage through future SCS Policy working group sessions by contacting the SCS team via the webform here: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/contact
The DeFi Stablecoin Framework is viewable in full below:
About Stablecoin Standard
Stablecoin Standard (SCS) is the industry body focused on setting operational, transparency, and product related standards for stablecoins.
The SCS plans to achieve industry wide standards by sharing international best practices, business development use cases, forming industry led working groups defining what a high-quality liquid stablecoin should look like, and engaging with policymakers domestically & internationally.
The SCS ecosystem consists of more than 35 advisory board members, industry partners and issuers that offer digital currencies in global jurisdictions such as the US, EU, Singapore, Australia, and Turkey, among others.
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