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Tether Unveils USAT Dollar Stablecoin for U.S. Market, Names Bo Hines CEO

The plan centers on GENIUS Act compliance with Anchorage Digital as issuer, with reserves held by Cantor Fitzgerald.

Overview

  • Anchorage Digital will issue USAT, while Cantor Fitzgerald will manage reserves and act as preferred primary dealer.
  • Tether is targeting a late‑2025 launch for USAT, with shareholder stakes and revenue‑sharing details still to be finalized.
  • Bo Hines, formerly a White House digital assets official, will lead the new U.S. unit from Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • USAT is built to meet the GENIUS Act’s disclosure and reserve standards and will use Tether’s Hadron tokenization platform.
  • The New York unveiling underscored Tether’s political push, drawing members of Congress and prominent industry lobbyists.