Tether Enters Saudi Arabia with Real Estate Tokenization Push

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Stablecoin issuer Tether is expanding its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia. The company will initially focus on tokenizing institutional real estate assets in the kingdom. Tether has indicated plans to broaden its scope to other asset classes beyond real estate over time. The move marks a significant step in Tether's strategy to grow its tokenization operations in the Middle East.

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