Anchorage Digital to Expand Stablecoin Team Amid USAT Launch with Tether

The federally chartered crypto bank will more than double its stablecoin division as it partners with Tether on a U.S.-compliant digital dollar.

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Summary

Anchorage Digital Bank NA, the only U.S. federally chartered crypto-native bank, plans to more than double its stablecoin team of about 20 members over the next year. The move follows a partnership with Tether to launch USAT, a U.S.-compliant stablecoin, with Anchorage as the legal issuer and Cantor Fitzgerald LP managing reserve assets. The expanded team will focus on compliance, legal operations, and business development to drive institutional adoption. USAT’s initial distribution will include platforms like Rumble Inc., backed by Tether.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency pegged to a stable reserve asset, like the U.S. dollar, to reduce volatility.
  • USAT: A planned U.S.-compliant digital dollar stablecoin launched by Anchorage Digital in partnership with Tether, aimed at institutional adoption.
  • Anchorage Digital Bank NA: The only U.S. federally chartered crypto-native bank, offering custody and financial services for digital assets.