Tether launches USA₮, a federally regulated stablecoin backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars

On January 27, 2026, Tether announced USA₮, a U.S. dollar stablecoin it describes as federally regulated. According to the announcement, the token is intended to be fully compliant with U.S. federal rules and backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars, targeting institutions, payment providers, and regulated platforms. USA₮ will operate alongside USDT to address both global liquidity needs and U.S.-regulated use cases.