Hassan Maishera
TL;DR
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Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial app.
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The wallet supports USDT, USAT, Tether Gold, and Bitcoin.
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the launch of its self-custodial wallet, tether.wallet. This new offering is designed to empower users by providing direct access to its payments infrastructure, moving away from its role as a backend service for crypto markets.
The company stated that the new wallet is a solution designed for the billions of users left behind by the traditional financial system. This expands Tether’s reach to a global audience.
Tether also highlighted that its network already serves over 570 million people worldwide, further cementing its presence in the financial ecosystem.
The wallet supports a select range of assets, including digital dollars via USDT and USAT, tokenized gold (XAUT), and bitcoin (BTC), positioning itself as a versatile tool for users. Tether asserts that these assets are the "only ones that truly matter" for most people.
Tether.wallet eliminates long-standing friction points. The app enables users to send funds using human-readable identifiers, eliminating the need for complicated wallet addresses.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino pointed out that the goal is to make digital asset transfers as seamless as sending a message—without intermediaries and with complete control over custody.
Furthermore, transaction fees can now be paid directly in the asset being transferred, removing the need for separate gas tokens. The wallet ensures complete user control, as private keys remain in the hands of users, and all transactions are signed locally on-device.
This latest development comes as Tether seeks to expand beyond its role as a stablecoin issuer and infrastructure provider. The company has recently open-sourced its Wallet Development Kit, supported crypto wallet integrations with platforms like Rumble, and invested in stablecoin payout systems such as Whop.
Tether also hired KPMG to audit its USDT stablecoin, while PwC will prepare its internal systems as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Ardoino noted that the wallet integrates with multiple networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.
