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Tether's USDT hits 2-year countdown threatening its position on U.S. crypto platforms
The GENIUS Act, signed into law a year ago, requires stablecoin issuers to meet strict U.S. regulatory standards by July 2028. Tether's USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by volume, has not yet disclosed compliance plans and faces potential removal from U.S. platforms if it cannot meet the law's requirements.
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The Wire takeaway
If you build on USDT or depend on it for U.S. customers, you have two years before Tether either complies or gets locked out — and Tether hasn't moved yet. That's a market-access cliff; plan your stablecoin strategy now or pick a different rails provider.
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