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Tether launches Lari-pegged stablecoin GELT in Georgia

Tether is launching a new stablecoin named GELT, which will be pegged to the Georgian Lari. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Georgian government and its regulatory bodies, aims to provide a digital representation of the national currency. The stablecoin is intended to facilitate lower transaction costs, enable near-instant settlement, and support programmable payments within Georgia. AI

IMPACT Facilitates digital transactions and programmable payments within Georgia, potentially increasing adoption of blockchain technology for financial services.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a stablecoin tied to a national currency with government backing. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Tether launches Lari-pegged stablecoin GELT in Georgia

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Tether will launch an 'official' stablecoin in Georgia tied to local currency

    The new cryptocurrency will be called GELT and will represent the Georgian Lari.