Tether Plans to Launch New Stable Coin Amid New Regulatory Changes

• Tether may launch a new U.S.-compliant stablecoin in response to strict new regulations, including the STABLE and GENIUS Acts, which demand regular audits and more details on reserve.
• Despite different speculations that Tether might exit the U.S. market, CEO Paolo Ardoino insists the company will comply with laws and is already working with law enforcement and global agencies.

Tether’s CEO has come out to say that  the company might create a new stablecoin for the U.S. market if new regulations force out USDT.

This new development comes as USDT faces the possibility of being removed under changing regulations. The firm is now looking at the idea of launching a different coin that fits within American laws. This move is meant to help the company adjust to possible legal changes.

With the continuous growth in the crypto industry, many nations around the world are setting up rules to guide their financial systems. Some of the laws could affect many crypto companies. Tether, a $144 billion stablecoin company, has already seen problems in some areas. For example, Binance removed USDT from its European platforms because it doesn’t meet the European Union’s latest rules for stablecoin makers. 

Now that a U.S. ban is possible, the company is thinking about other options. Stablecoins are a form of digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar. They help crypto users move in and out of trades easily. 

Tether Plans to Release New Coin 

Tether’s decision to launch a new coin comes after the U.S. stablecoin rules introduced under the Trump administration. 

Lawmakers in Congress have suggested new laws, like the STABLE and GENIUS Acts, to place tighter control on stablecoin issuers. These rules include keeping strong reserves and doing regular checks. The GENIUS Act, led by Senator Bill Hagerty, is very tough, and it requires firms with over $10 billion in assets to give monthly detailed reports on their reserves to the federal regulators. 

Tether, with its $144 billion market size, has never done a public audit before, and with its market size, meeting these rules could be tough. Some rivals believe that  Tether might leave the U.S. instead of following anti-crime and money rules.

But the CEO, Ardoino, says the company is serious about being open and working with law enforcement. He said they have already worked with over 200 global agencies and are even talking with major audit firms, even if many of them are still careful about joining the stablecoin world. 

He rejected the claims that Tether would avoid the U.S., saying those rumors come from scared competitors. Speaking from an office in Manhattan, Ardoino made it clear: Tether plans to stay and adapt.

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