DeFi· ★★★· bullish·

Tether eyes USDT payments route via Bitcoin and Lightning

  • —Ardoino teased USDT on Bitcoin in a post on X
  • —Utexo is building a route using Bitcoin, Lightning and RGB
  • —Utexo co-founder said he discussed USDT on Bitcoin with Morgan Stanley in Washington
  • —Tether first announced plans for USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning in January 2025
Why it matters: Bringing USDT to Bitcoin would extend the settlement rails of the largest stablecoin and could add load to the Lightning Network.
#USDT#BTC
Source: Crypto Insiders
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