Backing USDC with USDT has its own advantages and risks.
1. Benefits of Backing USDC with USD - Additional Liquidity: USDT is more widely used on global exchanges, facilitating arbitrage or quick conversion.
- Hedging Risks: If one stablecoin encounters issues (e.g., temporary freeze), you can switch to the other.
- Market Access: Some DeFi/CEX platforms only support USDT or USDC.
1. Regulatory Risks:
- USDT is at higher risk of regulatory sanctions due to lack of transparency. Example: If the US bans Tether, the value of USDT could plummet.