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Tether plans GELT stablecoin launch with support from Georgian government

The Block
Tether is launching GELT, a Georgian lari-pegged stablecoin, in partnership with the Georgian government to enhance regional financial infrastructure.

Summary

Tether has announced the development of GELT, a stablecoin backed by the Georgian lari, created in collaboration with the government of Georgia. The initiative aims to provide faster, lower-cost, and programmable financial services while aligning with the nation's new digital asset regulatory framework. This launch represents a strategic effort by Tether to expand its jurisdiction-specific stablecoin offerings, following similar projects in Mexico and the United States.

(Source:The Block)