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Tether USDT

Stablecoin (USD-pegged)
StatusScholars differ (doubtful)
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What it is

A stablecoin aiming to hold a 1:1 value with the US dollar.

Why this assessment

Permissibility hinges on the nature of its reserves. Because those reserves are reported to include interest-bearing instruments, many scholars raise a riba concern, while others permit holding it purely as a digital dollar.

Key considerations

Backing / reservesRiba (interest)Medium of exchange
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