Tether has officially launched USAT, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin built specifically for the U.S. market under the new GENIUS Act framework. The token, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, marks Tether’s formal entry into America’s emerging federal stablecoin regime and shows a major shift in how digital dollars may operate inside the United States’ regulated financial system. Announced on 27 January, the launch follows earlier disclosures about the project’s design and the appointment o ...

🚨NEW: TETHER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF USA₮@Tether has announced the launch of USA₮, the Federally Regulated Dollar-Backed Stablecoin, Made in America. 🇺🇸The stablecoin is developed specifically to operate within the United States’ new federal stablecoin framework established under the GENIUS Act.USA₮ represents a milestone not only for Tether but for the trajectory of the U.S. dollar in a digital era. ...

🔥 JUST IN: Tether has officially launched USA₮, a US-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin built for the American market. https://t.co/i8hC7pHcDz ...

Tether has launched USA₮, a new dollar-backed stablecoin designed specifically for the US market, as the company moves to comply with America’s new federal stablecoin law under the GENIUS Act. The new token, announced on January 27, is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., a federally chartered US bank. It marks Tether’s first stablecoin built to operate fully within the United States’ regulated financial system. A Stablecoin Built for US Law USA₮ is structured to meet the GENIUS Act’s requirements for ...

Tether has launched USA₮, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin designed for the U.S. market under the GENIUS Act framework. Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, with Cantor Fitzgerald as reserve custodian, USA₮ will be available on Bybit, Cryptocom, Kraken, OKX, and MoonPay. https://t.co/BLgKAYjyJd ...

Good morning. CFOs should be paying attention to stablecoins this year, even if they’re not quite ready to use them yet. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to and backed by the U.S. dollar or equivalent assets. Passage of the GENIUS Act has helped clarify how stablecoins are regulated, pushing them from a “crypto side-topic” into mainstream treasury and finance discussions. My colleague Jeff John Roberts takes a deep dive into stablecoins in his new For ...

Group 1: Stablecoins Overview - Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to the U.S. dollar or equivalent assets, and are becoming a significant topic in treasury and finance discussions due to the passage of the GENIUS Act [1] - Tether, a leading stablecoin provider, has $187 billion in assets and plans for U.S. expansion, with a reported profit of around $15 billion in 2025 [2][4] - Tether has acquired more Treasury bills than large economies like South Korea, along with significant amounts of Bitcoin and gold, which has enabled it to rewire global financial networks [3] Group 2: Tether's Market Position - Tether dominates the stablecoin sector, with USDT's market capitalization of $187 billion and daily trading volume exceeding that of all its competitors combined, despite U.S. citizens being largely restricted from using Tether's coin [4] - Tether is expanding its influence beyond finance, making substantial investments in various sectors including satellites, data centers, farming, telecommunications, and media [5] Group 3: Private Equity Insights - KPMG's "Q4 2025 Pulse of Private Equity" report indicates that U.S. private equity investment totaled about $1.1 trillion in 2025, although deal volume declined to 8,232 transactions from 9,054 in 2024 [8] - The report highlights a release of pent-up demand leading to clearer rate expectations and a return of investor confidence, although this has not yet translated into increased deal volume [9] - Pricing dynamics are expected to impact the higher end of the market, with higher entry multiples required for deals, leading to increased competition and more club deals [10]

Core Insights - The global safe-haven sentiment is shifting significantly as gold prices have unprecedentedly surpassed $5,000 per ounce, driven by a technological transformation in the gold market [1][2] - Traditional demand for gold bars and coins remains strong, but the rise of tokenized gold (TokenizedGold) is reshaping how investors hedge against inflation and sovereign risks [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The largest physical gold-backed stablecoin, TetherGold (XAU₮), has captured over 50% of the gold stablecoin market share as of its fourth-quarter report [3][4] - The global digital gold market's total valuation surged from $1.3 billion at the beginning of the year to $4 billion [3][4] - XAU₮'s market capitalization has exceeded $2.24 billion, with each token backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in vaults, offering a level of transparency unmatched by traditional over-the-counter transactions [4] Group 2: Institutional Impact - By the end of 2025, Tether's gold holdings are projected to place it among the top 30 gold holders globally, surpassing sovereign nations like Greece and Qatar [2][4] - In the last quarter, investment entities increased their gold holdings by approximately 27 metric tons, outpacing the gold purchases of most central banks during the same period [2][4] - As private digital asset institutions reach sovereign-level gold reserves, the pricing power and distribution mechanisms in the gold market are expected to become more diversified [2][4] Group 3: Future Outlook - The safe-haven attributes of gold are anticipated to amplify further amid ongoing global macroeconomic volatility through 2026 [2][4] - The stability of gold prices above $5,000 is viewed as a structural adjustment driven by concerns over currency devaluation and stress testing of credit systems, rather than short-term speculation [2][4] - Tokenized gold is emerging as a crucial asset allocation tool for institutional investors due to its advantages of instant settlement, cross-border portability, and on-chain verifiability [2][4]

Core Insights - Tether has significantly increased its gold holdings, adding approximately 27 metric tons in Q4 2025, as it shifts towards "hard" collateral amid rising gold prices [1][7] - The company is evolving into a macro allocator, reflecting a strategic shift in its approach to stablecoin reserves [2] Group 1: Gold Holdings and Strategy - Tether reported holding $12.9 billion in gold, equating to about 104 tons, which represented around 7% of its total reserves at the end of September 2025 [3] - The Tether Gold (XAUT) token is part of Tether's strategy to enhance credibility, operating alongside sovereign gold holders and aiming to instill confidence in monetary systems [4] Group 2: Market Position and Competition - As of December 2025, XAUT accounted for approximately 60% of the global gold-backed stablecoin market, with 16.2 tons of gold backing the token [6] - Despite being the leader in the category, Tether's dominance in the tokenized gold market is decreasing as competition intensifies and market share narrows [6][7]

UPDATE: @tether added 27 metric tons of gold in Q4 2025, pushing total reserves above 120 tons, now worth over $20B. https://t.co/OuAKuitatU ...