Tether Weighs New U.S.-Specific Stablecoin, Eyes Growing Regulatory Landscape

Tether is exploring the potential launch of a U.S.-specific stablecoin in response to congressional efforts for stricter regulatory guidelines on cryptocurrencies. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CTO, acknowledged this possibility while emphasizing that emerging markets remain their top priority for USDT usage. He highlighted the importance of USDT in countries with unstable currencies or limited access to traditional banking systems as a key driver behind their commitment to these markets.