Tether CEO launches media blitz as company unveils U.S.-regulated stablecoin

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has stepped into the media spotlight this week, speaking with outlets including Reuters, Bloomberg, Fortune, and TechCrunch — a notable shift for a company long criticized for operating in regulatory gray zones. The timing aligns with Tether’s launch of USAT, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin issued through Anchorage Digital Bank.

USAT is Tether’s first product designed to comply with new federal rules and directly compete with Circle’s USDC, as competition in the stablecoin space intensifies with new entrants like Fidelity. Once portrayed as opaque and offshore, Tether is now engaging with U.S. regulators, law enforcement, and policymakers as it seeks mainstream acceptance.