Tether winds down aUSDT stablecoin and Alloy platform to sharpen focus

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Tether winds down aUSDT stablecoin and Alloy platform to sharpen focus

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Tether is winding down the Alloy by Tether platform and discontinuing support for aUSDT, a stablecoin over-collateralized by XAUT, citing a need to sharpen focus. The move affects aUSDT holders, who will no longer be able to redeem their tokens or access the Alloy platform. The decision may impact market confidence in Tether's stablecoin offerings and overall cryptocurrency ecosystem stability.

Tether said it is winding down the 'Alloy by Tether' platform and discontinuing support for aUSDT, a stablecoin over-collateralized by XAUT.