Tether Enters US Market with USA₮ Stablecoin Launch

Tether has officially launched USA₮, a U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin designed specifically for American financial markets. The move marks the company’s formal entry into the U.S. market under the new federal regulatory regime created by the GENIUS Act. 

For years, Tether’s flagship token, USDT, dominated global markets but lacked direct regulatory approval within the United States. USA₮ now fills that gap and signals a new chapter for digital dollars in regulated finance.

A New Stablecoin for U.S. Markets

According to the press release, USA₮ is designed to operate in accordance with U.S. federal guidelines outlined by the GENIUS Act, which establishes oversight standards for stablecoin issuers. Unlike USDT, which functions primarily offshore, USA₮ is federally regulated and fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves.

Moreover, the stablecoin is issued through Anchorage Digital Bank, a federally chartered U.S. crypto bank. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald plays a key role in managing the reserves held to back each token. This structure gives USA₮ a competitive edge, particularly for institutions seeking clarity around compliance, governance, and security.

At launch, USA₮ began rolling out across major exchanges and platforms, including Bybit, Crypto.com, Kraken, OKX, and MoonPay. Data from CoinMarketCap shows the token launched with an initial supply of $10 million as an ERC-20 asset on the Ethereum blockchain.

Strategic Implications for the Dollar and Crypto

The arrival of USA₮ in the U.S. market could reshape the stablecoin landscape. With regulatory backing, Tether aims to compete directly with other regulated stablecoins by offering a dollar-pegged asset that meets federal expectations for transparency and oversight.

“USA₮ offers institutions an additional option: a dollar-backed token made in America. USD₮ has proven for more than a decade that digital dollars can deliver trust, transparency, and utility at a global scale. USA₮ extends that mission by providing a federally regulated product designed for the American market,” Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether said. 

Furthermore, Tether appointed Bo Hines, former White House Crypto Council Executive Director, as CEO of its U.S. unit. This move reinforces the company’s commitment to navigating the American regulatory environment. Overall, this launch reflects the U.S. push to integrate digital assets while upholding consumer protection and financial stability.

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