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TL;DR Tether is exploring the possibility of launching a U.S.-exclusive stablecoin if the new regulations proposed by the Trump administration turn out to be favorable. Although it currently does not serve U.S. customers, the company already works closely with agencies like the FBI and the Department of Justice.
The USDT issuer, Tether, is contemplating the launch of a US-only stablecoin driven by President Donald Trump's crypto policies. This marks a major shift in the firm's strategies, as the platform hasn't historically supported American clients.
America's changing cryptocurrency landscape could soon bring Tether's stablecoin to the U.S. The company is considering offering a U.S.-only stablecoin, assuming the government brings forth regulations encouraging new entrants to the market, Tether's CEO told the Financial Times (FT) in a report published Monday (April 7).
Tether is considering launching a U.S.-only version of its token if the Trump administration introduces favorable regulations. The post Tether Weighs U.S.-Only Stablecoin Amid Potential Pro-Crypto Trump Regulations appeared first on Cryptonews.
CEO Paolo Ardoino says Tether may launch a new stablecoin instead of adapting USDT to U.S. regulations. This new stablecoin would be built from the ground up to be “compliant by design.
Paolo Ardoino said that if new rules are brought in "make stablecoins competitive, there could be an interest from Tether to create a domestic stablecoin."
Tether's chief executive Paolo Ardoino says the stablecoin issuer is in talks with US officials and may even launch a dollar-pegged token tailored for the domestic market only.
The following is a guest post and opinion of Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum. 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the stablecoin,” with stablecoins surging in popularity and gaining ground globally, especially under the new crypto-friendly U.S. administration.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially taken a position on one of the most controversial issues in cryptocurrency regulation.
Stablecoins just hit $233B — but is a quiet power shift underway between USDT and USDC?
Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, has revealed that Tether is considering the introduction of a new U.S.-domiciled stablecoin as a solution to the impending regulatory legislation. With the growth and integration of the cryptocurrency industry, several jurisdictions around the world have begun creating stablecoin-specific regulations to control the effects on their financial systems.
Recently, the U.S. SEC made a major move that could reshape the stablecoin market. In one of its clearest statements yet, the agency said that some stablecoins now labeled “covered stablecoins” may not be considered securities, as long as they meet strict conditions.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued one of its most definitive statements yet on the regulatory treatment of stablecoins.
According to data available on DeFiLlama's fees page, which tracks fees across various DeFi protocols, there was a huge spike in fees on the Polymarket platform. The surge in fee generation could be attributed to a rise in user activity or transaction volume on the platform.
The stablecoin rivalry between Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) shows no signs of cooling down. In the latest exchange, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made headlines by stating that Tether doesnt need to go public, a remark interpreted as a subtle jab at Circle, which recently filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. SEC to list on the NYSE.
Tether pictures a long-term reality in which USDT is not offered in either the United States or Europe, Paolo Ardoino said Friday.
The agency also stated that those wishing to create and or redeem covered stablecoins will be able to do so with having to notify the SEC.
There are few things that are forever on the crypto market, but at least the battle between two major stablecoins USDT and USDC, and their issuing companies Tether and CIrcle, is here to stay for a while.
As Circle files for its IPO, what implications will this have for the broader stablecoin market? Can it challenge Tether's $160B dominance?
A growing number of officials in Ukraine are investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) while the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT) is the most popular store of value among the digital assets in their possession.
The new Ripple stablecoin's market cap has grown fivefold in less than a month as the company has secured key exchange listings.Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that nearly $300 million worth of Ripple USD (RLUSD) is circulating.
Tether's strategic advisor Gabor Gurbacs has taken to his X account to discuss the prospects Bitcoin may have in the next few years. He has shared his bullish opinion with the community, drawing parallels to another popular safe haven asset – gold.
United States has finally passed the STABLE Act for all USD-pegged stablecoins operating in the country, such as Tether (USDT), Circle (USDC), and others. This is a major milestone for the US stablecoin industry as the US House Financial Services Committee passed the act with a 32-17 vote to bring clarity to this digital assets
Eight crypto wallets used by financial facilitators of the Houthis were identified and sanctioned by the United States Treasury.
