Tether Plans to Launch U.S. Stablecoin by Early 2026
The post Tether Plans to Launch U.S. Stablecoin by Early 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Tether’s initiative to issue a new U.S. stablecoin could be realized by early 2026, company CEO Paolo Ardoino said in an interview with CNBC. “American stablecoin will be different from international. It depends on the timing of the final legislation, but we expect to [launch] by the end of the year or early next year at best,” he said. Ardoino emphasized Tether’s commitment to working with regulators and law enforcement: “There is no other company, even in the traditional financial system, that has as much cooperation with law enforcement. We’re always trying to do better and more to block criminal activity. Our tools are much better than the traditional financial system, and we prove it every day. Experts at the Atlantic Council think tank noted that laws being drafted in the U.S. for stablecoins contain favorable provisions for Tether, in particular the ability to operate in the country if it cooperates with authorities. According to NYT, Ardoino has met with lawmakers on multiple occasions and may have influenced their perceptions of the necessary requirements. The head of Tether also commented on the recent partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald. Until recently, the head of the firm was Howard Lutnick, who took over as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The post of Cantor chairman went to his son Brandon Lutnick. Ardoino said he does not communicate with Minister Lutnick – there are “appropriate barriers” to prevent conflicts of interest. “We have great relationships with many people in the United States and now in Washington,” the entrepreneur added. USDT ban in US ‘doesn’t bother’ Tether In case of non-compliance of USDT with stablecoin regulations in the US, Tether will issue a new asset specifically for the US market. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino told Decrypt. “We think [USDT] is ideal for emerging markets, but we can create a payment stablecoin that works in the U.S.,” he said. Two…
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Tether’s initiative to issue a new U.S. stablecoin could be realized by early 2026, company CEO Paolo Ardoino said in an interview with CNBC. “American stablecoin will be different from international. It depends on the timing of the final legislation, but we expect to [launch] by the end of the year or early next year at best,” he said. Ardoino emphasized Tether’s commitment to working with regulators and law enforcement: “There is no other company, even in the traditional financial system, that has as much cooperation with law enforcement. We’re always trying to do better and more to block criminal activity. Our tools are much better than the traditional financial system, and we prove it every day. Experts at the Atlantic Council think tank noted that laws being drafted in the U.S. for stablecoins contain favorable provisions for Tether, in particular the ability to operate in the country if it cooperates with authorities. According to NYT, Ardoino has met with lawmakers on multiple occasions and may have influenced their perceptions of the necessary requirements. The head of Tether also commented on the recent partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald. Until recently, the head of the firm was Howard Lutnick, who took over as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The post of Cantor chairman went to his son Brandon Lutnick. Ardoino said he does not communicate with Minister Lutnick – there are “appropriate barriers” to prevent conflicts of interest. “We have great relationships with many people in the United States and now in Washington,” the entrepreneur added. USDT ban in US ‘doesn’t bother’ Tether In case of non-compliance of USDT with stablecoin regulations in the US, Tether will issue a new asset specifically for the US market. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino told Decrypt. “We think [USDT] is ideal for emerging markets, but we can create a payment stablecoin that works in the U.S.,” he said. Two…
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