Tether has entered the US federally regulated market with the launch of USAT, a stablecoin built for institutional payment use.

The asset is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and structured to comply with the US Genius Act, signalling a more direct regulatory strategy from the world’s largest stablecoin issuer.

The development was highlighted on the latest episode of Blockchain Bulletin, where host Callum Williams framed the move as a clear attempt to position stablecoins within regulated financial infrastructure.

By working with a federally chartered digital asset bank, Tether is targeting corporates seeking compliant routes for treasury operations and cross-border settlement.

Williams said USAT “will become available to institutional businesses seeking to use stablecoins for domestic and international payments,” reinforcing its focus on large-scale, B2B transaction flows rather than retail trading.

Elsewhere, regulatory pressure continues to shape the crypto sector. In the US, lawmakers are preparing a contentious vote on the draft Clarity Act, while UK exchanges report persistent banking restrictions.

Data from TRM Labs shows $158bn in crypto assets were stolen last year, despite a marginal drop in overall illicit activity.

Meanwhile, OKX is pushing European adoption through a new Mastercard-linked crypto card.