USAT is now live on Bitso
USAT, Tether's new dollar-backed stablecoin under the GENIUS Act, is now available on Bitso.
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law on July 18, 2025, established the first federal framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. USAT was built from day one to operate within this framework — issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., with reserves managed by Cantor Fitzgerald. USAT is now available to buy on Bitso.
What is USAT?
USAT (USA₮) is Tether's U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin. Each token is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, with reserves consisting of cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bills held in segregated trust accounts at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Unlike USDT, which operates globally, USAT is purpose-built for the U.S. regulatory environment — issued through a federally supervised institution, subject to monthly reserve disclosures, and independently attested by firms like Deloitte.
USAT operates on Ethereum and is expanding to additional networks, combining the stability of a regulated digital dollar with fast on-chain transactions and global liquidity.
Why USAT matters
Before the GENIUS Act, offshore stablecoins like USDT operated in regulatory gray areas within the United States, limiting adoption by banks, institutions, and regulated platforms. USAT addresses this gap by placing issuance inside a fully federally supervised stack.
This matters for:
- Transparency: Monthly public reserve disclosures, attested by independent firms, so users always know what backs each token.
- Trust: Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under direct OCC oversight — the same standards applied to traditional U.S. banks.
- Compliance: Designed to meet the GENIUS Act's requirements for 1:1 reserve backing, AML compliance, and regulated issuance from day one.
Key points of USAT
- 1:1 USD backing: Each USAT is fully backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bills.
- Regulated issuance: Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered crypto bank, supervised by the OCC.
- Reserve custody: Cantor Fitzgerald serves as designated reserve custodian and preferred primary dealer.
- Monthly audits: Reserve composition is publicly disclosed monthly and independently attested.
- GENIUS Act compliant: Built under the first federal stablecoin framework in the U.S., signed into law July 18, 2025.
- Tether distribution: Backed by Tether's global distribution infrastructure, the issuer of the world's most widely used stablecoin.
Why you should keep an eye on it
Stablecoin regulation is reshaping the digital asset industry. The GENIUS Act marks the first time the U.S. has established a clear federal framework for payment stablecoins — and USAT is the first major stablecoin built to comply with it from the ground up.
As U.S. institutions, fintechs, and payment platforms increasingly require regulated digital dollar options, USAT enters the market with the right infrastructure at the right moment: federally supervised issuance, transparent reserves, and the distribution power of Tether behind it.
How can I buy USAT on Bitso?
Buying USAT on Bitso is simple:
- Log in or sign up for your Bitso account.
- Go to "Buy/Sell" and use the conversion feature to swap your local currency (MXN, ARS, BRL, COP, or USD) for USAT.
- Enter the amount, review the details, and confirm your transaction.
- Track USAT directly in the Bitso app.
Disclaimer
USAT (USA₮) is a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the GENIUS Act framework. While designed for stability, stablecoin values may be affected by reserve management, regulatory changes, or broader market conditions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Bitso recommends all users conduct their own research (DYOR) before buying or using any digital asset.
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