ADGM Grants USDT AFRT Status, Extends Use to Nine More Blockchains

Overview

• USDT is now an Accepted Fiat‑Referenced Token within Abu Dhabi Global Market under the FSRA regime.
• Approval expands permitted networks to Aptos, Celo, Cosmos, Near, Polkadot, TRON, Tezos, Kaia, TON.
• The expansion updates earlier permissions that covered Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche.
• The move follows ADGM recognition of Ripple’s RLUSD and full licensing for Binance’s trading, custody and clearing.
• Tether highlights multi‑chain interoperability for institutional use inside ADGM and frames the step as compliance‑driven.