USD.AI Partners with Quantum Solutions on $200M GPU Financing Facility

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In a move that connects blockchain-based finance with Japan's growing artificial intelligence sector, USD.AI has teamed up with Quantum Solutions to launch a $200 million GPU financing facility. The collaboration aims to support the expansion of AI infrastructure in Japan through on-chain mechanisms. The announcement appears to demonstrate how decentralized finance tools can address expanding gaps in traditional funding for high-performance computing needs.

USD.AI & Quantum: Bringing Japan’s AI Industry OnChain

Quantum Solutions, a Tokyo-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 2338, revealed the partnership in a press release, emphasizing its role in introducing on-chain finance to Japan's AI industry. 

The initiative provides financing for AI infrastructure, allowing Japanese firms to access capital for graphics processing units, or GPUs, which are essential for training and running advanced AI models. USD.AI, a U.S.-based protocol specializing in synthetic dollars backed by AI assets, will supply the much-needed liquidity through its stablecoin framework.

While some observers have expressed doubts about the sustainability of rapid AI growth globally, significant potential remains in regions where computing infrastructure lags behind demand. Areas such as the APAC and the Middle East stand out for their untapped markets in AI development. 

Japan, as the world's fourth-largest economy with a gross domestic product exceeding $4 trillion, contributes only a modest share of global computing power. Statistics from industry leaders indicate that Japan's demand for AI computing could surge by a factor of 320 by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, underscoring the need for expanded resources. This disparity creates room for innovative financing solutions to accelerate adoption. 

The partnership between USD.AI and Quantum Solutions addresses this by enabling Japanese AI companies to secure funding for GPU deployments without relying solely on conventional bank loans or equity raises. Through this facility, operators can finance up to 70% of approved GPU setups, drawing on stablecoin liquidity from USD.AI's blockchain-based credit system. 

A spokesperson for USD.AI emphasized the commitment to decentralization in this effort, stating, “We’ve stuck to an ethos of doing as much onchain as possible.” 

Such arrangements could help bridge the infrastructure gap, fostering growth in a sector projected to reach $194 billion in market value by 2033.

GPUs: The World’s Newest Commodity?

In today's economy, intelligence drives progress, and GPUs serve as a critical component in producing it. These specialized chips power the complex calculations required for machine learning and data processing. As demand for AI escalates, GPUs have emerged as a commodity in their own right, comparable to traditional resources like oil or metals. This shift positions them at the forefront of asset-backed financing, where physical hardware backs loans and investments.

GPUs are becoming a new commodity for the digital age. Their value stems from scarcity amid booming AI applications, from autonomous vehicles to drug discovery. Yet, capital availability often falls short of the needs, making innovative financing methods increasingly vital. 

Blockchain technology now plays a key role in this space, enabling the tokenization of hardware for more efficient lending and borrowing. For instance, platforms use digital representations of GPUs to facilitate trades and collateralize debts, drawing on lessons from earlier cryptocurrency cycles. Past experiences with non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, highlighted risks like volatility and speculation, but the blockchain ecosystem has matured. Developers now prioritize transparency and on-chain verification to build trust.

“We do two things: One, we tokenize GPUs in NFT form. Two, we develop and maintain the USD AI protocol.” - USD.AI spokesperson, while describing their approach.

This evolution allows for structured products, such as GPU-backed bonds, where chips move from balance sheets to securitized assets. Investors gain exposure to real-world yields from AI operations, while borrowers access funds at competitive rates. The approach reduces friction in scaling compute capacity, supporting the broader integration of blockchain into economic activities.

What is USD.AI?

USD.AI operates as a decentralized finance protocol that issues synthetic dollars backed by AI infrastructure assets, primarily GPUs. At its core, the system mints USDai, a fully backed stablecoin offering instant redemption and liquidity across decentralized and centralized finance platforms. Holders of sUSDai, the yield-bearing counterpart, earn returns from loans collateralized by these assets, with yields targeting 10-15% annually. Idle capital sits in low-risk instruments like Treasury bills to generate base income.

The protocol works by restructuring credit: users deposit funds to mint USDai for stability or sUSDai for yield, without needing to manage individual loans. This setup balances risk, with sUSDai absorbing potential illiquidity from physical assets. 

In comparison to other DeFi projects, the USD.AI spokesperson noted, “I think of us as Aave for GPUs. If you’re comparing it to other things in DeFi, that’s what we do.”

Founded in 2024 by David Choi, who serves as CEO, and Conor Moore as COO, the team draws from experience in NFT lending and AI finance. Choi previously co-founded an NFT lending platform, bringing expertise in asset tokenization. Backers include prominent investors such as Framework Ventures, which led a $13 million Series A round, along with Dragonfly, Arbitrum, CMT Digital, Bullish (contributing $4 million), and YZi Labs. These funds support expansion of GPU-backed stablecoin lending, targeting smaller AI firms often overlooked by traditional financiers.

Recent developments include the launch of gpuloans.com, a platform powered by USD.AI that offers instant GPU financing with rates as low as 7% and over $600 million in available capital. It caters to high-performance computing needs, allowing borrowers to scale clusters efficiently. Additionally, USD.AI has secured partnerships to broaden its reach, such as the facility with Quantum Solutions.

About Quantum Solutions

Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Tokyo, has evolved into a key player in Japan's technology landscape, with a focus on AI infrastructure, gaming, and enterprise solutions. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 2338, the company maintains operations across the APAC region, blending software development, system integration, and consulting services to support digital transformation. 

In recent years, Quantum has expanded into blockchain and digital assets, managing a treasury that includes significant holdings in Ethereum and Bitcoin, positioning it as Asia's largest institutional ETH holder with backing from investors like ARK Invest's Cathie Wood.

The firm's AI efforts emphasize comprehensive hardware and software integrations, aiming to revolutionize applications in robotics, healthcare, and beyond through partnerships with global leaders like Nvidia and Fujitsu. This strategic direction has included treasury initiatives, such as acquiring BTC in July 2025 to hedge against inflation and diversify assets, reflecting a broader trend among Japanese corporates toward cryptocurrency adoption.

Quantum's moves in real-world assets and frontier finance have been covered in prior reports, including its expansion of ETH holdings and the launch of an in-game marketplace with partners like Wemade. 

This latest partnership with USD.AI aligns with Quantum's strategy to integrate on-chain finance into AI infrastructure, potentially setting a model for other regions.