Why Tether is acting more like a central bank than a stablecoin
Once a simple stablecoin issuer, Tether now mirrors central bank mechanics with reserves, profits and policy-like decisions.
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Once a simple stablecoin issuer, Tether now mirrors central bank mechanics with reserves, profits and policy-like decisions.
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