Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, announced it has received official recognition from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This marks a significant milestone for the company, as the asset has been certified as a recognized fiat-pegged token on nine major blockchains.
Regulated Services and Supported Blockchains
According to the announcement, authorized entities licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) will now be able to offer regulated USDT-related services on the following networks:
- Aptos (APT)
- Celo (CELO)
- Cosmos (ATOM)
- Kaia (KAIA)
- Near (NEAR)
- Polkadot (DOT)
- Tezos (XTZ)
- TON (TON)
- TRON (TRX)
Tether representatives noted that this achievement was the result of the company's close collaboration with the FSRA, underscoring their commitment to compliance with regulations and standards.
The Significance of the Approval for Tether
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino praised the ADGM's decision as an important step for the company. He noted that the United Arab Emirates continues to set the global standard for digital asset regulation, and Tether is proud to contribute to this leadership. Ardoino also emphasized that USDT's recognition within the ADGM's regulatory framework underscores the key role of stablecoins in the modern financial landscape.
A Comprehensive Framework for a Stablecoin
This approval complements USDT's previous recognition on the Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Avalanche (AVAX) networks. Tether noted that the ADGM has created a comprehensive, multi-chain framework for a stablecoin in one of the most respected jurisdictions in the digital asset space.
Increased Interoperability
With this decision, USDT is now recognized on virtually all major blockchains it supports. This multi-chain approval enhances interoperability within the global financial system, allowing USDT to serve as a trusted settlement asset.
In Conclusion
Receiving regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi opens new horizons for Tether and its users, strengthening the company's position in the digital asset market and highlighting the importance of stablecoins in the modern financial world.