USDT of Tether exceeded USD $ 150,000 million in market capitalization

This milestone consolidates USDT of Tether with the currency of its kind with the greatest capitalization and adoption, this even though it does not formally operate in the US.

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• Tether reached a historical capitalization of USD $ 150,000 million this May 12.
  
• It is consolidated as the stablecoin with greater capitalization and adoption.
• Plan to relaunch a new stable in the United States before a more favorable regulatory environment.

Tether, The stablecoin issuing company with greater international adoption, USDT, It reached a new one to exceed today the USD brand $ 150,000 million in market capitalization for the first time.

According to market data, at the time of editing, the stablecoin USDT It has more than USD $ 150,087 million in circulating assets. While this figure consolidates it as the currency of its type with the greatest market capitalization, it also shows the relevance of these types of assets in the international digital economy.

As such, this stablecoin has seen remarkable growth during the last year. Its circulating offer increased more than 36%, with a remarkable acceleration in November after Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States.

Dominance in the Stablecoins market

According to data from Coinmarketcap, Tether It currently represents 61% of the Global Stablecoins market. It follows USDC, issued by Circle, with a share close to 25%.

The growth of USDT It is part of a broader trend towards the use of cryptocurrencies linked to legal tender coins. According to Dune and Artemis, The number of active portfolios used by Stablecoins increased more than 50% in one year, from 19.6 million to 30 million.

This increase reflects both institutional interest and the growing confidence of the retail user in these digital instruments of stable value.

Restrictions in the USA and relaunch plans

Despite its international success, Tether Face regulatory restrictions within the United States. The country, however, is currently emerging as an increasingly receptive environment towards crypto innovation, which opens a new window of opportunity for the company.

During the conference Token2049 In Dubai, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, He announced that they plan to launch a new stablcoin specifically designed for the US market. This version, according to your statements, will be different from the international stablcoin that already circulates globally.

“The domestic stable would be different from the international”, Ardoino said.

Tether’s entry into the US market occurs in parallel with an increase in regulatory efforts in Washington DC, several legislators have proposed specific laws for Stablecoins, including the call Stable Law

This project was presented by French Hill, president of the Chamber Financial Services Committee, Together with Bryan Steil, president of the Subcommittee of digital assets. The legislation seeks to establish a federal regulatory framework for these instruments, although it has aroused controversies.

As reported CNBC, Tether It seeks to position himself as a proactive actor in this normative debate, establishing bridges with legislators to facilitate their domestic relaunch.

Stability, confidence and global impact

The narrative surrounding Tether It has been transformed in recent years. If it is a controversial currency due to the lack of regular audits, it has evolved to become a key piece of the crypto ecosystem. Its continuous growth and its potential relaunch in the US could have deep implications for the adoption of digital assets in regulated markets.

However, the success of this new stage will depend both on the product that Tether He manages to offer, as its ability to navigate the political and regulatory complexities of an economy as influential as the American.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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