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Tether has officially launched USA₮, its new dollar-pegged stablecoin compliant with federal regulations in the United States. The launch follows last year’s design reveal and the appointment of former White House Crypto Council executive Bo Hines as CEO. USA₮ is now available to institutions and users seeking a digital dollar within the U.S. federal framework. In fact, this isn’t just a new token; it’s Tether’s bold claim to becoming an “official” part of the American financial system.
The New Face of the Digital Dollar
USA₮ is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and utilizes Cantor Fitzgerald as its reserve custodian. The new token was specifically designed to meet federal oversight standards under the U.S. GENIUS Act. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that USA₮ provides American institutions with an “additional secure and regulatory-compliant option.”
“USA₮ offers institutions an additional choice: a dollar-backed token made in America,” said Ardoino.
“For over a decade, USD₮ has proven that digital dollars can deliver trust, transparency, and utility on a global scale. USA₮ extends this mission by offering a product specifically designed for the American market under federal regulation.”
“With the launch of USA₮, we are seeing a digital dollar designed to meet federal regulatory expectations,” added Tether USA₮ CEO Bo Hines. “Our focus is stability, transparency, and responsible governance, ensuring the U.S. continues to lead in dollar innovation.” This effectively means we are looking at a structure subject to direct federal supervision.
What is USA₮?
USA₮ is a dollar-pegged stablecoin compliant with U.S. federal regulations. Developed by Tether, this token offers a secure, transparent, and bank-grade digital dollar for institutions and platforms. It is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, with Cantor Fitzgerald appointed to ensure the security of its reserves.
This stablecoin is purpose-built to integrate with the U.S. digital payment infrastructure, allowing users to utilize a dollar-backed token in full alignment with federal standards.
Which Exchanges Support USA₮?
In its initial launch phase, USA₮ will be available on Bybit, Crypto.com, Kraken, OKX, and Moonpay. Considering Tether Group is already the world’s 17th largest holder of U.S. Treasuries—surpassing nations like Germany and South Korea—the weight of this new product is already being felt across the financial system.
The launch solidifies Tether’s role in the U.S. dollar and digital payment landscape. While prioritizing trust and transparency in the stablecoin market, USA₮ aims to strengthen America’s leading position in digital currency innovation. Tether has positioned USA₮ to be fully compliant with American regulations, leveraging the massive scale and experience of the existing USD₮ ecosystem.
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