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Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated Dollar Stablecoin for U.S. Users
Tether has formally entered the U.S. stablecoin market with the launch of USA₮, a dollar-backed token issued through Anchorage Digital Bank and structured to operate under the federal framework created by the GENIUS Act. The launch comes after years in which Tether’s flagship USDT, despite being backed largely by dollar-denominated reserves, remained unavailable to U.S. users. The timing reflects a change in regulatory conditions rather than a sudden shift in strategy. Congress passed the GENIUS Act last summer, creating a dedicated federal regime for stablecoin issuance. USA₮ was unveiled by Tether in November and ... (full story)