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Tether Leaps into Regulation with New USAT Stablecoin
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Tether launched USAT, a stablecoin designed for the US regulatory framework.
- The company partnered with Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital for USAT.
- The stablecoin sector market cap reached $300 billion in October 2025.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, is positioning the company at the forefront of global financial infrastructure transformation in 2025. Following the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act, Tether has launched its dollar stablecoin, USAT, specifically designed to meet new regulatory standards. This move marks a significant pivot for Tether, which historically faced scrutiny over its reserves.
To facilitate this new direction, Tether has partnered with established financial entities, including Cantor Fitzgerald as a reserve custodian and Anchorage Digital as the issuer. Ardoino has also appointed former White House crypto advisor Bo Hines to lead the USAT division, signaling a commitment to engaging with policymakers on their terms.
Tether's strategic embrace of U.S. regulation allows it to present itself as a compliant financial service provider. This positioning, coupled with clearer rules for stablecoins, has contributed to a market cap surge in the sector, reaching $300 billion by October 2025, with USDT maintaining a dominant 60% market share.
