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Tether to Launch USDT on Bitcoin via RGB Protocol
Tether's USDT will leverage RGB protocol to enable private, scalable transactions and co-hold Bitcoin and USDT in one wallet, enhancing usability on Bitcoin's network.
- On Aug. 28, 2025, Tether said it will issue USD₮ on the RGB protocol and Lightning Network, aiming to bring USDT 'home to Bitcoin' from Lugano, Switzerland.
- Earlier this year, RGB protocol reached mainnet readiness with its v0.11.1 release, and Tether admitted on July 11, 2025, it will terminate Omni layer support on September 1, 2025.
- Using client-side validation and off-chain anchoring, RGB enables users to hold and transact USD₮ alongside Bitcoin in the same wallet and use Lightning Network for near-instant settlement.
- The announcement is expected to catalyze broader wallet support, merchant adoption, and infrastructure growth as Tether ceases Omni redemptions and freezes tokens effective September 1, 2025, leaving under $50 million on Blockstream's Liquid.
- Some critics argue X user Grim disputes calling USDT 'native' on Bitcoin as RGB differs architecturally, while industry insiders say the integration could expand Bitcoin's use to NFTs and payments, rivaling Ethereum-like ecosystems.
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Tether to Launch USDT on Bitcoin via RGB Protocol
Tether plans to launch its stablecoin USDT on Bitcoin using the RGB protocol, which will enable stablecoin transactions “natively” on Bitcoin. The integration is designed to allow users to hold and transact both Bitcoin and Tether USDT from the same wallet, potentially using Lightning Network features for fast, affordable transactions. RGB is an open-source protocol that enables asset issuance directly on Bitcoin without modifying Bitcoin’s core…
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Tether announces plan to bring USD₮ to RGB, advancing native stablecoins on Bitcoin and Lightning
**media[729180]**The stablecoin giant commits to issuing USD₮ on Bitcoin and Lightning in the near future, leveraging RGB technology.
Tether announces plan to bring USD₮ to RGB, advancing native stablecoins on Bitcoin and Lightning - BlockTelegraph
The stablecoin giant commits to issuing USD₮ on Bitcoin and Lightning in the near future, leveraging RGB technology. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether: “With RGB, USD₮ gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin.” LUGANO, Switzerland, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tether announced today its intention to issue USD₮ on RGB, a next-generation protocol for issuing and transacting digital assets on […]
Tether Announces Plan To Bring USD₮ To RGB, Advancing Native Stablecoins On Bitcoin And Lightning
Blockchain company known for issuing stablecoins, Tether announced plans to launch USD₮ on RGB, an advanced protocol for creating and transacting digital assets on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The RGB Protocol Association described the move as a positive signal for developers and institutions seeking private, scalable, and user-governed asset infrastructure on Bitcoin’s secure network. Earlier this year, RGB reached mainnet readiness with…
Tether Moves USD₮ Onto Bitcoin With RGB Expansion
TLDR: Tether announced it will launch USD₮ on RGB, a protocol designed to bring scalable asset issuance directly onto Bitcoin. RGB enables private and lightweight asset transactions, allowing stablecoins like USD₮ to operate natively on Bitcoin wallets. Users will soon send, hold, and transfer USD₮ alongside Bitcoin while keeping transactions private and even offline. This expansion underscores Tether’s effort to make Bitcoin a base for secure …
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