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Tether integrates USDT into Bitcoin's Lightning Network

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3 hours ago


Tether has announced its plans to integrate its stablecoin with Bitcoin using the Lightning Network, marking a significant advancement for the crypto industry.

Integration Announcement

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark announced the integration at the Plan B conference in San Salvador. Tether explained that the solution is built using the Taproot Assets protocol, enhancing the Bitcoin network's functionality to support tokenized assets.

What It Means for the Market

Tether is the largest stablecoin with a market cap of $139.4 billion. The company processed $10 trillion in transactions in 2024. The integration will allow merchants accepting Bitcoin via Lightning to add USDT as a payment option, increasing cryptocurrency accessibility and usability.

Impact on New Technologies

Lightning Labs claims this integration will support an incoming 'wave' of transactions between artificial intelligence agents and autonomous vehicles, along with supporting low-cost USDT payments via Lightning. This could unlock new opportunities for users in emerging markets.

This integration also brings Bitcoin to the many users in emerging markets who rely on stablecoins regularly as a hedge against the devaluation of their local currencies and savings.Elizabeth Stark

The integration of USDT into the Lightning Network could expedite the adoption of Bitcoin as a digital currency for global payments and provide users with reliable tools to protect their funds.

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