Key Features

Why LUSD Is Better Than USDT / USDC

Regulation

LUSD: Official licenses from ADGM (UAE) USDT / USDC: Private U.S. companies, exposed to U.S. sanctions and political influence

Backing

LUSD: 100% backed by AED (UAE dirham) USDT / USDC: Partially backed by bonds, commercial paper, and loans

Jurisdiction

LUSD: Operates from the UAE, outside U.S. and EU jurisdictions USDT / USDC: Registered in the U.S., under sanction pressure

Conversion & Accessibility

LUSD: Direct conversion to AED, EUR, and local currencies USDT / USDC: Conversion mainly through banks or centralized OTC desks

LUSD: Fully regulated settlement center with a clear legal framework USDT / USDC: Limited transparency and no meaningful legal guarantees

Purpose & Positioning

LUSD: Designed for international B2B payments and the real economy USDT / USDC: Used primarily for trading and speculation

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