The Republic of the Marshall Islands is committed to a responsible approach to innovation that prioritizes financial stability, regulatory alignment and long-term fiscal sustainability.
USDM1 and related digital-sovereign initiatives are developed within a framework grounded in sovereign mandates and internationally recognized standards. Innovation in sovereign finance carries obligations as well as opportunities, and the RMI’s approach emphasizes:
Regulatory and Legal Alignment
Structures are designed to be consistent with applicable law, established sovereign-debt frameworks and best practices in custody, enforceability, compliance and creditor protection.
Transparency and Accountability
USDM1 operates within sovereign governance and oversight frameworks intended to support transparency and public accountability.
Operational Resilience and Security
Systems supporting USDM1 are designed to align with institutional standards for reliability, security and risk management.
Public-Interest Orientation
USDM1 supports national development objectives related to social inclusion, financial access, climate adaptation and long-term displacement from nuclear experimentation.
Collaboration with Industry Partners
The RMI engages experienced legal, technical, institutional and compliance partners to inform development and ensure alignment with global precedents across legal, operational, technological and regulatory domains.
USDM1 represents a modernization of established sovereign-finance tools, responsibly leveraging digital infrastructure while maintaining the safeguards, discipline and predictability expected of sovereign issuers. The RMI will continue to publish information as it becomes available and remains committed to careful, standards-aligned development.
This statement reflects policy objectives and design principles and does not constitute a legal, regulatory or investment representation.