Tether did publicly said it has $3.3 Billion in reserves. And that it is backed 1 to 1 with US dollar. If there is a coin that wins in a court case then we can trust it
https://dailyhodl.com/2023/08/06/us-court-dismisses-class-action-lawsuit-against-bitfinex-and-tether/
As long as Tether complies with the law, there should be nothing to worry about. The issuing company must do everything possible to make investors whole if a crash happens in the future. Sort of like what Circle did when USDC lost its peg for a short period of time. If there was some sort of insurance or guarantee that I'll get my money back no matter what, I'd be sold.
So far, USDT has been holding its peg to the USD with no signs of decline. It's the pioneer in the stablecoin industry after all. This gives USDT first-mover advantage among its competitors. With US regulators weighting on the industry, stablecoins will be ready for mainstream adoption. Maybe USDT will eventually replace the US Dollar? Just my thoughts