Tether will discontinue its USDT stablecoin services on five legacy blockchains: Algorand, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Kusama, and Omni. The decision aims to refocus on platforms that support greater scalability and community engagement, with redemptions ending on September 1, 2025. This move comes in light of regulatory pressures and a decline in usage for these legacy chains.

Tether's USDT has reached a record market cap of over $160 billion, marking significant growth due to its utility in emerging markets and strong profits from U.S. Treasury holdings. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted this milestone as a testament to USDT's role as a digital dollar for millions worldwide. Tether's dominance continues, holding a substantial market share in the stablecoin sector.