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Tether USAT Launches on Celo Going Beyond Ethereum for First Time
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tether is launching its US-compliant stablecoin, USAT, on the Celo network, its first expansion beyond Ethereum. The move leverages Celo's large stablecoin user base and a feature that allows users to pay transaction fees directly with USAT.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
The race for regulated stablecoin distribution is on, and it's happening on payment-first blockchains, not just Ethereum. Celo now offers you US-compliant dollar rails where your customers don't need a separate token for transaction fees.
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