Tether has expanded its regulated stablecoin strategy by launching USA₮ on the Celo blockchain, giving users immediate access to a dollar-backed digital asset designed for everyday payments. The rollout makes Celo the second blockchain after Ethereum to support native USA₮ while introducing built-in gas fee payments using the stablecoin itself.
Consequently, users no longer need to acquire a separate network token before sending transactions. The launch also strengthens Celo’s growing position as a leading network for stablecoin activity and cross-border financial services.
Celo Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure
USA₮ operates under Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A. and follows the requirements of the GENIUS Act. Additionally, Cantor Fitzgerald safeguards the reserves supporting the stablecoin.
Celo already processes 28% of all USD₮ transfers across blockchains and recorded 67% user growth during the second quarter of 2026. Moreover, over half of all network transaction fees already use stablecoins instead of the native token.
Broader Ecosystem Gains Utility
MiniPay plans to integrate USA₮ soon, adding another payment option for its more than 18 million users. Besides, Valora already supports the asset, while integrations with Morpho, Feather-curated vaults, Squid, and Uniswap will follow. Celo also holds more than 90% of unique holders for XAUt0, highlighting growing demand for Tether-backed digital assets across its expanding ecosystem.
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