Case file / USDG

Global Dollar

StablecoinUS dollar stablecoin14 Confirmed0 Claimed2 Unknown
As of 24 Oct 2026

Issuer: Paxos (Paxos Digital Singapore; in the EU Paxos Issuance Europe Oy)Jurisdiction: Singapore / Finland (EU)

Contract (ethereum): 0xe343167631d89B6Ffc58B88d6b7fB0228795491Daddress from docs.paxos.comchecked on-chain: USDG, 6 decimals

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What you get

USDG is a stablecoin fully backed by US dollars, issued in the EU by Paxos EU under the supervision of the Finnish FSA.

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How do I get out?

Redemption for moneyConfirmed

USDG is redeemable with Paxos one-for-one for US dollars.

“USDG is fully redeemable from Paxos on a one-to-one basis for US dollars (1 USDG = 1 USD).”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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Who may redeemConfirmed

Holders outside the EEA redeem with Paxos Digital Singapore under Paxos' US dollar stablecoin terms.

“USDG holders not residing in the EEA can redeem their USDG with Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“PDS”), as described in the Paxos US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Terms and Conditions”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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FeesConfirmed

Holders can redeem USDG for dollars 1:1 at any time without fees.

“holders of USDG tokens can redeem their USDG for USD at a 1:1 ratio at any time without incurring fees”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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When redemption can be suspendedConfirmed

If compliance issues are detected, redemption requests may be temporarily denied or altered until they are resolved.

“In cases where compliance issues are detected, redemption requests may be temporarily denied or altered until the issues are resolved”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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What backs the claim?

Reserve assetsConfirmed

For every USDG in circulation in the EEA, Paxos EU keeps equivalent reserve assets in segregated, bankruptcy-remote accounts.

“For every USDG in circulation in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), Paxos EU will keep equivalent reserve assets in segregated, bankruptcy-remote accounts on behalf of token holders.”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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CustodyConfirmed

Reserves are held with qualified custodians and structured to be bankruptcy-remote.

“Ensure these assets are held with qualified custodians and structured for bankruptcy remoteness, protecting holder funds if Paxos EU were to become insolvent.”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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Attestation and its scopeUnknown

The documents we archive don't answer this yet.

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Who can change the rules?

Upgrading the contractConfirmed

Contract upgrades are under Paxos' internal controls and security protocols.

“Any upgrade mechanism would be governed by strict internal controls and security protocols at Paxos.”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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Issuing new tokensConfirmed

Only onboarded institutions in supported jurisdictions can mint USDG, on the Paxos platform.

“The minting of USDG is available exclusively on the Paxos Platform for institutions that have successfully completed the requisite onboarding procedures within supported jurisdictions.”
Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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Changing the termsConfirmed

Paxos EU may update the terms governing the redemption and use of USDG.

“Paxos EU, the issuer of USDG, reserves the right to update the terms and conditions governing the redemption and use of USDG.”
Section D.2Source: Paxos Issuance Europe Oy — White paper (MiCA)Published: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026
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Freezing and blockingUnknown

The documents we archive don't answer this yet.

From the contract

Read directly from the blockchain — measurements, not statements. block 26260378, read 24 Oct 2026, 05:21 UTC

These addresses are keys that control the contract. Their own balance does not matter: a key with almost no funds can still control every token.

Tokens in circulation390,536,226.51 USDG
Contract code can be replaced (proxy)Yes
Proxy patterneip1967
Owner0x9036566eaa5f83e0b9e1161c6c602b0adf997654
Owner isa smart contract (e.g. multisig or timelock)
Transfers paused nowNo
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Evidence: archived sources

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SourceLast checkedStatusVersionsLast changedSHA-256
White paper (MiCA)
Paxos Issuance Europe Oy
24 Oct 2026, 05:20 UTCArchived1—0f838748…2e883b ⏱
Terms
Paxos
24 Oct 2026, 05:20 UTCArchived1—edc18ba3…82ad04 ⏱
Contract addresses
Paxos
24 Oct 2026, 05:20 UTCArchived1—979e7e1d…cc1464 ⏱
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What we don't know

These questions have no answer in the documents we archive. That is a gap, not a verdict.

Attestation and its scopeFreezing and blocking