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Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin With Cantor Fitzgerald Managing Reserves

Geordie (Jordi) · Netflix vs Youtube, Saudi Arabia’s liquidity crunch, Tether’s gold pivot | Diet TBPN · Jan 29, 2026 · at 19:54

Jordi Hays reports on Tether expanding its product offerings to launch a US-focused stablecoin to rival Circle's USDC.

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“They also launched their US focused stable coin this week to compete with USDC. The new token is known by its ticker USAT. Cantor Fitzgerald, which already manages the reserves of Tether's mainstay, a hundred and eighty six billion USDT stable coin will do the same for the new coin as its Designated reserve custodian and preferred primary dealer.”

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