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Tether Faces 2028 U.S. Compliance Deadline, Dual-Token Strategy Becomes Key

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Summary

Under the GENIUS Act, U.S. exchanges must delist stablecoins that do not meet federal standards by mid-2028. Tether is currently adopting a dual-token strategy: USDT for overseas markets, and USA₮, designed specifically for the U.S., was launched via Anchorage Digital Bank in January 2026. For USDT…

Key points

  • Understand the survival strategies of major stablecoins under U.S. regulation and the potential structural shifts in the market.
  • Tether's compliance path will directly impact the presence of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin, in the U.S.
  • Developers and users should monitor the progress of USDT and USA₮ and assess potential transition needs for stablecoin services around 2028.

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