Wyoming’s Frontier stable token (FRNT) launches on Avalanche, becoming the first state-issued stablecoin
According to a new announcement made at SALT’s Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 19, 2025, Wyoming has launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), becoming the first U.S. state to issue a production-grade stablecoin that can be used for everyday transactions through Rain’s Visa-integrated card platform. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, collaborating with Avalanche (AVAX) and Rain, unveiled the mainnet launch of FRNT, marking the first use case of a government-issued digital asset on a public blockchain. America’s first state-issued stablecoin is here. FRNT, formerly known as WYST, is now live on Avalanche and will soon be spendable through @raincards' Visa-integrated platform. Programmable money is becoming real-world money. Here’s why it matters pic.twitter.com/AjpRl2kFA9 — Avalanche (@avax) August 19, 2025 FRNT regulatory framework and infrastructure Mandated by the Wyoming Stable Token Act, FRNT operates as a fully-collatera...