USDT News: Thailand Approves Tether USD₮ as Official Cryptocurrency, Future Impact Unclear Amidst Pending Stablecoin Bill

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency space, Thailand has recognized Tether’s USD₮ stablecoin as an official digital asset. This move paves the way for its use in regulated exchanges and payments within the country, but the future impact remains uncertain amidst the pending vote on a new stablecoin bill.

Thailand Approves Tether USD₮ as an Official Cryptocurrency

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has announced that Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized its USD₮ stablecoin. This landmark decision marks a major milestone in the evolution of digital assets in Thailand and allows USD₮ to be traded on regulated exchanges and used in payments within the country.

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The world’s largest stablecoin, with a $120B market cap, could be affected by the introduction of the GENIUS stablecoin bill in the US Senate. The bill aims to improve protections for US consumers and favor US-domiciled stablecoin issuers like Ripple and Circle. Tether, currently based in El Salvador, faces an uncertain future with the bill, as well as the pile of BTC and other cryptos it uses to support its stablecoin. Meanwhile, crypto presales like Meme Index are heating up, offering investors an advantage in the rapidly-changing crypto economy.

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