OpenCover Launches Depeg Protection for Neutrl USD Stablecoin

🛡️ Stablecoin insurance arrives

By OpenCover
Jan 15, 2026, 3:29 PM
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OpenCover has introduced Depeg Cover for Neutrl USD (NUSD), a synthetic stablecoin with over $200M in total value locked.​

Key Features:

  • Protection against depegging incidents for NUSD holders
  • Coverage extends to sNUSD (staked NUSD), which generates yields for stakers
  • Neutrl delivers market-neutral returns through OTC market strategies

The depeg cover provides security for users earning yields with Neutrl's institutional-grade stablecoin products.​ This follows OpenCover's recent expansion of depeg protection to other DeFi protocols.​

Learn more about Neutrl and their synthetic dollar offerings.​

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