Tether Expands in U.S., Launches USAT

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Tether is stepping up its focus on the U.S. market by launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called USAT, designed to comply with U.S. regulations and serve American users and institutions. The company is also exploring a major fundraising round that could value it at around $500 billion, putting it among the most valuable private fintech firms. In 2025, Tether reported more than $10 billion in profit and holds roughly $122 billion in U.S. Treasuries, while expanding investments across crypto, energy, AI, and media.