Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is announcing new plans to launch a new digital asset pegged to the Dirham (AED), the currency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In a new press release, the firm behind USDT says that it will be working closely with the nation’s central bank as well as blue-chip tech companies to add a Dirham-pegged crypto asset to its suite of products.
“Tether’s Dirham-pegged stablecoin will provide users with a seamless and cost-effective means of accessing the benefits of the AED while leveraging the transparency and efficiency of blockchain technology.
This digital asset will streamline international trade and remittances, reduce transaction fees, and provide a hedge against currency fluctuations, thus playing a crucial role in the financial ecosystem of the UAE and beyond.”
Tether’s Dirham-pegged crypto asset will join the firm’s arsenal of digital assets, including ones pegged to the Euro (EURT), China’s yuan (CNHT), Mexico’s peso (MXNT), and gold (XAUT).
As stated by Tether chief executive Paulo Ardoino,
“Tether’s Dirham-pegged stablecoin is set to become an essential tool for businesses and individuals looking for a secure and efficient means of transacting in the United Arab Emirates Dirham whether for cross-border payments, trading, or simply diversifying one’s digital assets.”
Earlier this month, Tether announced the launch of USDT over layer-1 smart contract platform Aptos (APT).
On-chain data recently revealed the firm minted $33 billion worth of USDT on the Tron (TRX) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains during the last year.
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