- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has hinted at the imminent rollout of the USAT stablecoin created by the company to serve the American market.
- Strategic partnerships with Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage will facilitate reserve custody and issuance of USAT.
- USAT could go live this December or within the first quarter of 2026.
Tether plans to take its stablecoin dominance to a new level by penetrating the US market with the USAT stablecoin, designed to serve American customers and facilitate seamless exchange across the nation.
USAT Stablecoin Coming Soon, Says Tether CEO
In August 2025, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, stated that the company was planning a domestic stablecoin launch in the US, citing that the GENIUS Act cleared the path for the launch of the proposed stablecoin.
This week, Ardoino teased the activation of the novel stablecoin product for the US market. Tether unveiled USAT in September to serve as a “US-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin” that will complement efforts by the current administration to strengthen dollar hegemony.
With a staggering user base of over 500 million worldwide, Tether USDT remains the most widely used stablecoin, while Tether sits at the top league of digital asset companies. However, as a non-US company, Tether automatically has some limitations in directly issuing USDT stablecoins to customers
These regulatory limitations underscore Tether’s creation of the USAT stablecoin, so that its US user base can have unfettered access to a payment stablecoin, all in accordance to the GENIUS Act and other underlying regulatory requirements.
USAT to Revolutionize Payment In the US
Tether flaunts USAT as a revolutionary “made in USA” product that will grant users access to dollar transactions without any intermediaries. The new stablecoin will have a mobile friendly setup that enables users to send, receive, and spend money in real time from their phones.
Additionally, the new stablecoin is created with small businesses, creators, builders and innovators in mind. It will provide a fast and smooth payment rail for the business class, enabling them to receive funds from any part of the world, thus bolstering America’s commercial edge.
Top US Digital Asset Firms Join Forces For USAT Launch
Tether has struck several strategic partnerships to facilitate the establishment of USAT. The company has designated Anchorage Digital, a US digital asset infrastructure provider, will be the “GENIUS Act-compliant issuer” of the stablecoin. Anchorage will provide the requisite structures for the Tether USAT launch.
Meanwhile, American financial services firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, will function as the “designated reserve custodian” while also serving as the “preferred primary dealer.” These institutions, said Ardoino, are also interested in Tether’s robust distribution channel as a means of broadening their reach.
Tether has appointed Bo Hines, former executive director of the white house crypto council as the future CEO of USAT. Tether said its appointment of Hines promotes the progression of its mission to reinforce US dollar dominance while upholding transparency and regulatory compliance.
“Bo Hines brings a distinctive blend of legal, business, and policy expertise to his role as CEO of USA₮,” said Tether. “His appointment underscores Tether’s commitment to launching USA₮ under U.S.-based leadership with a clear understanding of American regulatory priorities.”
Given the momentum around Tether USAT, the stablecoin is expected to become fully operational in the US this December or in early 2026.
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