Tether Brings USD₮ to RGB, Ushering Native Stablecoins on Bitcoin

Tether is taking stablecoins deeper into Bitcoin’s ecosystem with the launch of USD₮ on RGB, a newly deployed protocol that enables digital assets to live natively on Bitcoin.

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RGB, which hit mainnet with its 0.11.1 release, was built to push Bitcoin beyond its role as a store of value. By supporting private, scalable, and user-controlled asset issuance, the protocol creates the foundation for a new era of stablecoin adoption on Bitcoin.

For Tether, this means USD₮ can now be issued and transacted directly on the world’s most secure blockchain.

Native, Private, and Scalable Payments on Bitcoin

The integration allows users to manage both Bitcoin and USD₮ in the same wallet, conduct private and sovereign transactions, and even send and receive value offline. Combined with Bitcoin’s security guarantees, USD₮ on RGB brings fast, lightweight payments to a global user base.
“Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that feels truly native, lightweight, private, and scalable. With RGB, USD₮ gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin, reinforcing our belief in Bitcoin as the foundation of a freer financial future.”

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether
For Tether, the move highlights a broader mission: making stablecoins usable in everyday life, directly on Bitcoin. The addition of RGB expands its stablecoin footprint and signals a long-term commitment to ensuring Bitcoin isn’t just the original cryptocurrency but remains the bedrock of a global, decentralized financial system.

Why It Matters

Stablecoins have long been central to crypto adoption, but they’ve largely lived on networks like Ethereum, Tron, and Solana — not on Bitcoin. By launching USD₮ on RGB, Tether is bridging that gap, creating the potential for:

Native Bitcoin Payments: Stable, private, and near-instant transactions directly on Bitcoin’s network.
Expanded DeFi Opportunities: Unlocking lending, payments, and new financial applications for Bitcoin without relying on wrapped tokens.
Mass Adoption Potential: With Bitcoin’s unmatched brand recognition and Tether’s dominance in stablecoins, billions of users worldwide could soon use Bitcoin not just to store value but to spend it in everyday life.

This launch positions Bitcoin to compete more directly with Ethereum-style ecosystems while reinforcing its role as the backbone of the digital economy.