How Tether’s Latest Move Could Change the Way You Pay Forever

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In a move that could only be described as “boldly predictable,” Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has decided to throw some money at Fizen Limited. Fizen, a fintech company that dabbles in self-custody crypto wallets and digital payments, now has a shiny new investor. 🤑

This investment, as Tether so eloquently put it, will help Fizen develop solutions that allow stablecoin transactions for both consumers and businesses. Because, you know, the world was just waiting for another way to spend digital money. 🙄

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According to the announcement, Fizen uses payment technologies to facilitate stablecoin transactions and incorporate crypto use cases into day-to-day actions. Because nothing says “convenience” like needing a PhD in blockchain to buy a cup of coffee. ☕

The partnership aims to address the issues highlighted in the World Bank’s Global Findex Report, which points out that millions of people around the world don’t have access to bank accounts. The reasons? Distance from financial institutions and the dreaded documentation requirements. Because who doesn’t love a good bureaucratic hurdle? 🏃‍♂️

Tether and Fizen’s grand plan is to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional payments. This will allow individuals to pay using their stablecoins like USDT, while merchants receive fiat settlements via QR codes, card readers, or existing financial services. USDT, by the way, has a market cap of $144.5 billion and currently trades at a price of $0.9998. Because stability is overrated, right? 💸

Stablecoins like USDT are known for their stability and ability to maintain their peg even when other cryptocurrencies are having a meltdown. If you’re curious about how USDT might perform in the future, check out our USDT April 2025 price prediction. Spoiler alert: it’s probably going to be $1. 😱

The investment will allow Fizen to improve its blockchain capabilities and integrate stablecoins across multiple blockchain ecosystems. Users will gain access to more efficient ways to store, transfer, and transact using stablecoins without facing restricted access or complicated documentation requirements. Because who doesn’t love a good blockchain ecosystem? 🌐

Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, had this to say: “Tether’s investment in Fizen underscores our commitment to expanding global access to efficient and reliable digital financial solutions that promote the informed responsible use of digital assets in everyday life.” He also mentioned the importance of self-custodial payment infrastructure in driving real-world use cases. Because nothing says “real-world use case” like paying for your groceries with a QR code. 🛒

The World Bank’s Global Findex Report identifies key barriers that prevent millions from accessing traditional banking services, including physical distance to financial institutions and documentation requirements. Because who doesn’t love a good road trip to the bank? 🚗

However, stablecoins are not without their difficulties in real-world applications for commerce. Fizen believes they can resolve these issues by enabling users to pay with stablecoins while permitting merchants to receive fiat settlements through established payment rails like QR codes and card readers. Because nothing says “innovation” like using a QR code. 📱

The Fizen approach does away with the need for extra infrastructure. In several market forecasts referenced in the release, QR code payments are expected to surpass $3 trillion and have 2.2 billion users by 2025. This growth is fueled by increased smartphone adoption and the convenience of making digital transactions. Notably, the announcement for the partnership follows Tether’s USDT being approved as a legal cryptocurrency last month in Thailand. Because who doesn’t love a good legal cryptocurrency? 🇹🇭

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2025-04-15 16:09