Tether, the global digital asset giant, today announced the official launch of USA₮, a new stablecoin pegged to the dollar and designed specifically for the US market. The move represents a historic change for the company, marking its first direct entry into a fully federally regulated financial system in the United States in response to the stringent regulations introduced by the GENIUS Act.
A bank-issued token compliant with the GENIUS Act
Unlike the famous USDT, issued overseas, the new USA₮ is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., a federally licensed US bank. This structure has been meticulously designed to meet the requirements of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, the new federal legislation governing the industry.
Tether announces the launch of USA₮, the federally regulated, US-made, dollar-pegged stablecoin, has declared Tether in an official post
Tether Announces the Launch of USA₮, the Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin, Made in America 🇺🇲🚀
- Tether (@tether) January 27, 2026
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The GENIUS Act imposes strict standards for stablecoins intended for payments, including issuance by banking or qualifying entities, full reserve coverage, and ongoing regulatory oversight. USA₮ was created to meet these requirements, offering US institutions a digital tool that operates within the full scope of federal legality.
Tether's transparency and exceptional partner
To ensure the utmost confidence of investors and authorities alike, Tether has formed a strategic partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald, which will act as the reserves custodian and preferred primary dealer. This partnership will ensure unprecedented transparency on the token's asset management from day one of launch.
The new token will be immediately accessible through some of the leading exchange platforms and payment services, including:
- Kraken
- Crypto.com
- MoonPay
- OKX
- Bybit
Why did Tether choose the path of regulation?
The birth of US₮ is a direct response to the regulatory pressures exerted by the GENIUS Act. The Act clearly states that only stablecoins issued by qualified federal or state entities may be marketed or distributed to users in the United States. Offshore-issued tokens that do not meet these criteria risk severe operational restrictions from banks, payment processors and regulated exchanges.
This new legislative framework had begun to limit the operation of USDT, Tether's flagship stablecoin, within US borders. With the launch of US₮, Tether not only avoids exclusion from the US market, but launches a direct challenge to USDC's Circle, which has dominated the institutional segment to date due to its early alignment with US regulators.
A dual strategy for global dominance
The introduction of US₮ does not mean the abandonment of USDT. On the contrary, Tether is adopting a dual structure:
- USA₮: The regulated arm for institutions and platforms operating in the United States.
- USDT: The dominant token for the global market, particularly in emerging markets.
This move allows Tether to defend its position as market leader on both fronts. While USA₮ provides the compliance necessary to penetrate the US banking system, USDT continues to be the engine of international liquidity.
The launch of USA₮ ultimately represents a recognition that the future of stablecoins in the US inevitably passes through federal oversight and collaboration with top-notch banking institutions.
