USDT Nears U.S. Stablecoin Compliance Clock as GENIUS Act Sets Two-Year Adjustment Window
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The U.S. GENIUS Act creates a two-year window for stablecoin compliance, putting USDT at risk of future U.S. exchange delistings if reserve composition fails "full reserve" requirements focused on cash and Treasuries. Tether's disclosed exposure to assets like precious metals, lending, and Bitcoin could require balance-sheet reallocation, potentially tightening crypto liquidity and raising stablecoin-specific regulatory risk premia in the short term.
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Tether's USDT is entering a compliance countdown in the U.S. following the passage of the GENIUS Act on July 20 (UTC+8), according to ME News. The law provides a two-year transition period for stablecoin issuers to align with U.S. regulatory standards.
If USDT does not satisfy the GENIUS Act's stablecoin requirements once the adjustment window closes, it could face removal from U.S. cryptocurrency trading platforms. The legislation calls for stablecoin issuers to hold 100% reserves, with the bulk of backing placed in highly liquid assets such as cash and U.S. Treasury securities.
Tether's most recent reserve disclosure indicates USDT backing still includes holdings that may fall outside the new framework, including precious metals, lending-related assets, and Bitcoin. (Source: ODAILY)
