# The Stable Standard: Issue #13
By [Stable](https://blog.stable.xyz) · 2026-11-03
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**October 2026**
**_Fast. Predictable. Agent-Native._**
Welcome to the latest edition of The Stable Standard, where we share updates across Stable and the broader shift toward stablecoin-native financial infrastructure.
**From a mainnet upgrade that strengthens network security to the STABLE listing on Coinbase, the arrival of PYUSD,** and new enterprise payment capabilities, October marked steady progress across Stable’s infrastructure and ecosystem.
**Key Takeaways**
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* Completed the Stable Mainnet v1.9.0 upgrade, strengthening protocol security, reliability, and network resilience.
* STABLE went live on Coinbase, opening access to the token for users in supported regions.
* PayPal USD (PYUSD) became available on Stable, adding another stablecoin option available for onchain payments and settlement.
* Spotlighted Guaranteed Blockspace, which provides reserved execution capacity for eligible enterprise USDT payment operations.
* Expanded payment access in Brazil through Pods Finance and Pix, while engaging with industry leaders during TOKEN2049 Singapore week.
**Stable Mainnet v1.9.0 Upgrade**
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#### **Strengthening Stable’s Infrastructure**
On October 31, Stable Mainnet underwent its v1.9.0 upgrade, introducing additional safeguards for transaction execution, network resilience, and staking operations.
The upgrade addresses security issues identified in the underlying Cosmos EVM infrastructure, helping keep stablecoin payments and settlement secure and uninterrupted.
**Key improvements include:**
* **Transaction Execution Security:** Introduces additional safeguards to address vulnerabilities affecting EVM transaction processing.
* **Network Resilience:** Strengthens protections against potential disruptions, supporting more reliable network operations.
* **Staking Operations:** Improves safeguards around fund handling during staking-related activities.
These enhancements reinforce Stable’s infrastructure for secure, high-performance payments and settlement, meeting the needs of enterprises and financial institutions operating onchain.
**Read the full announcement to learn more:** [**https://blog.stable.xyz/stable-mainnet-v190-upgrade-announcement**](https://blog.stable.xyz/stable-mainnet-v190-upgrade-announcement)
**STABLE Live on Coinbase**
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STABLE is now available on [](https://www.coinbase.com/en-in/price/stable)[Coinbase.com](http://Coinbase.com) and the Coinbase app, expanding access through one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Users in supported regions can now buy, sell, convert, send, receive, and hold STABLE directly through Coinbase.
The listing marks another milestone for Stable’s growing ecosystem, making the token more accessible to a broader global audience.
**Learn more about the Coinbase listing here:** [**https://x.com/Stable/status/2115156764186587302**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2115156764186587302)
**PayPal USD (PYUSD) Live on Stable**
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On October 8, PayPal USD became available on Stable. Issued by Paxos with cross-chain interoperability powered by LayerZero, PYUSD expands the dollar-denominated assets available for payments and settlement applications on the network.
This gives developers, businesses, and users another established stablecoin option alongside Stable’s USDT-native infrastructure, supporting faster onchain payments and settlement.
**Learn more:** [**https://x.com/Stable/status/2108195161343996270**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2108195161343996270)
**Guaranteed Blockspace for Enterprise Payments**
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For enterprises managing time-sensitive USDT payments, predictable execution capacity is an important infrastructure requirement. Stable’s Guaranteed Blockspace provides reserved network capacity for eligible enterprise payment operations, reducing exposure to fluctuations in public network demand.
The capability supports use cases including exchange withdrawals, merchant settlements, payroll, and cross-border treasury transfers. By providing a dedicated execution route for eligible transactions, Guaranteed Blockspace strengthens Stable’s infrastructure for high-volume USDT payments and settlement.
**Learn more:**
* **Enterprise use cases:** [**https://x.com/Stable/status/2113632216609890477**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2113632216609890477)
* **How it works:** [**https://x.com/Stable/status/2112946908738281509**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2112946908738281509)
Expanding Global Payments and Settlement
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In the latest edition of Stable Thesis, **we explored how the Visa Direct integration and the addition of PayPal USD (PYUSD)** strengthen different layers of global stablecoin payment infrastructure.
From expanding access to global payout networks to supporting greater stablecoin flexibility, these developments contribute to a broader infrastructure stack connecting stablecoin assets, onchain settlement, and global payment distribution.
**Read the full thesis:** [https://blog.stable.xyz/connecting-onchain-settlement-to-global-payments-or-stable](https://blog.stable.xyz/connecting-onchain-settlement-to-global-payments-or-stable)
**Community and Ecosystem Updates**
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October brought continued momentum across Stable’s ecosystem, with a focus on expanding stablecoin utility, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting the growing community of developers, enterprises, and users.
### Pods Finance x Stable: Expanding Payment Access in Brazil
Through Pods Finance’s integration with Pix, fintechs and neobanks can offer BRL onramps directly into the Stable ecosystem. This connects Brazil’s widely used instant payment system with onchain financial applications, making it easier for businesses and users to access stablecoin infrastructure.
[**Learn more**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2115805947813929428)**:** [**https://x.com/Stable/status/2115805947813929428**](https://x.com/Stable/status/2115805947813929428)
### **Stable at TOKEN2049 Singapore**
During TOKEN2049 Singapore week, the Stable team joined industry leaders and builders for discussions on institutional finance, stablecoin infrastructure, and emerging onchain applications.
**Our CEO, Brian Mehler**, delivered a keynote at the Institutional Onchain Finance Summit hosted by Cregis, discussing how institutional finance is moving onchain and Stable’s role in building infrastructure for global stablecoin payments and settlement. **Learn more here:** [https://x.com/Stable/status/2107834773716762926](https://x.com/Stable/status/2107834773716762926)
**Stable also joined the AI & Emerging Onchain Assets panel,** alongside representatives from GoKiteAI, AEON Community, and TadaPay to explore the intersection of AI, onchain assets, and real-world financial applications. [**Learn more here:** https://x.com/Stable/status/2109642940348047842](https://x.com/Stable/status/2109642940348047842)
**These conversations reflect Stable's continued engagement with the global ecosystem and its focus on advancing real-world stablecoin payments and settlement.**
**What's Ahead**
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As Stable continues to grow, our priorities remain centered on strengthening the infrastructure and expanding the ecosystem supporting global stablecoin payments.
**Key areas of focus include:**
* **Network infrastructure:** Continued improvements to performance, security, and operational reliability.
* **Enterprise payments:** Expanding the infrastructure supporting predictable USDT payments and settlement.
* **Global connectivity:** Advancing integrations connecting onchain settlement with global financial networks.
* **Products and developer tools:** Improving access to StablePay, StableEarn, StableHub, and development resources.
* **Ecosystem growth:** Supporting more applications, integrations, and institutional use cases across Stable.
**Build on Stable**
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* **Mainnet Hub:** [](https://hub.stable.xyz/)[**https://hub.stable.xyz**](https://hub.stable.xyz)
* **StablePay:** [**https://www.stablepay.to/**](https://www.stablepay.to/)
* **Documentation:** [](https://docs.stable.xyz/)[**https://docs.stable.xyz**](https://docs.stable.xyz)
* **Blog:** [](https://blog.stable.xyz/)[**https://blog.stable.xyz**](https://blog.stable.xyz)
* **X: @Stable**
* **Community:** [**https://discord.gg/stablexyz**](https://discord.gg/stablexyz)
**Thank you for building with Stable.**
**The next issue of The Stable Standard will arrive next month.**
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*Originally published on [Stable](https://blog.stable.xyz/the-stable-standard-issue-13)*