Tether's USDT Stablecoin Faces Complex Regulatory Oversight
Tether's USDT stablecoin has a market capitalization of $183.3 billion on September 8, but its regulatory oversight is complex and jurisdiction-specific.
In El Salvador, the National Commission of Digital Assets regulates Tether and lists USDT among authorized stablecoins for trading.
The GENIUS Act in the United States introduces federal and state licensing requirements for payment stablecoin issuers, with an effective date of January 18, 2027.