What is a digital dollar?

Published on 3 Oct 2025Updated on 25 May 20262 min read14
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A digital dollar refers to money in the form of a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value of 1 U.S. dollar. The most widely used digital dollar is USDG.

Key benefits of digital dollars like USDT:

  • Always equal to $1 USD
    1 USDG = 1 U.S. dollar, by design.

  • Global and fast
    Send, receive, or hold it instantly at anytime, anywhere in the world.

  • Secure and transparent
    Built on blockchain technology, making transactions traceable and efficient.

  • Popular choice
    Millions use USDG globally as digital cash for savings, payments, and trading.

With your OKX Card, you can store USDG in your wallet and spend it like regular U.S. dollars anywhere cards are accepted, with no IOF or hidden exchange rate markups.

Learn how to use USDG with your card at OKX Pay.