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Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, will move its corporate headquarters and subsidiaries from the British Virgin Islands to El Salvador, underscoring the Central American country’s growing role as a cryptocurrency hub. The decision follows Tether’s recent acquisition of a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license from Salvadoran authorities, granting the company official approval to operate its USDT stablecoin in the nation. El Salvador, which in 2021 became the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, has increasingly positioned itself as a pro-Bitcoin jurisdiction by encouraging crypto firms to establish a physical presence. Move to a “Physical Headquarters” Tether Chief Executive Paolo Ardoino told Reuters the relocation would mark the first time the company maintains a dedicated office space. While Tether employs more than 100 staff globally—most working remotely—Ardoino and several top executives, including co-founders, intend to live in El Salvador. “This move to El Salvador will be the first time we’re going to have a physical headquarters,” Ardoino said. “The country’s progressive policies and supportive regulatory environment closely match our vision to foster cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets.” Tether’s shift to Latin America comes amid stricter crypto regulations in other regions. In Europe, the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework has prompted some firms to reassess their operations. Tether’s growth in the European Union has been tempered by tighter rules, though Ardoino maintains that MiCA will not fundamentally disrupt the firm’s global dominance. The company has also faced scrutiny in the United States, where questions about stablecoin reserves have drawn heightened regulatory attention. In 2021, Tether agreed to pay a $41 million settlement over allegations regarding the composition of its reserves. Tether says it retains most of its cash equivalents, including U.S. Treasuries, at Wall Street brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald—whose chief executive has been tapped to serve in President-elect Donald…

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