Tether to Launch USD₮ on RGB, Bolstering Bitcoin’s Stablecoin Ecosystem
August 28, 2025 – Tether, the leading company in the digital asset industry, has announced its plan to launch USD₮, its flagship stablecoin, on RGB, a cutting-edge protocol designed for issuing digital assets natively on Bitcoin [1]. This move marks a significant step toward integrating stablecoins into Bitcoin’s ecosystem, enhancing its utility beyond a store of value.
RGB Protocol
RGB’s recent mainnet release (version 0.11.1) enables private, scalable, and user-controlled asset issuance on Bitcoin’s blockchain [2]. By leveraging RGB, Tether aims to bring USD₮ to Bitcoin’s highly secure and decentralized network, enabling fast, private, and lightweight transactions. This integration allows users to hold and transfer USD₮ alongside Bitcoin in the same wallet, supporting both online and offline transactions while prioritizing privacy and sovereignty.
“This is about making Bitcoin not just a store of value but a platform for everyday money,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “With USD₮ on RGB, we’re unlocking a new frontier for financial freedom, combining Bitcoin’s unmatched security with Tether’s stability.”
The launch of USD₮ on RGB aligns with Tether’s broader mission to expand stablecoin accessibility and reinforce Bitcoin’s role as the foundation of a decentralized financial future. By enabling native stablecoin support, Tether is paving the way for billions of users to access fast, secure, and private transactions globally.
This announcement follows other recent developments from Tether, including its integration of Spark’s Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure into its Wallet Development Kit (WDK) on August 14, 2025, and the appointment of Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and U.S. Strategy on August 19, 2025. Tether also continues to drive thought leadership in the industry, with its upcoming Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano on October 24–25, 2025, featuring prominent figures like Jack Mallers and Chris Pavlovski.
Looking Ahead
As the integration moves forward, the cryptocurrency community will be watching closely to see how this development impacts both Bitcoin's utility as a financial platform and the competitive dynamics in the stablecoin market. The success of USDT on RGB could herald a new chapter in Bitcoin's evolution from a simple peer-to-peer electronic cash system to a comprehensive financial infrastructure.
With regulatory clarity improving in many jurisdictions and institutional adoption continuing to grow, the timing appears favorable for innovations that expand Bitcoin's capabilities while preserving its core security and decentralization properties.
The launch of USD₮ on RGB represents more than just another stablecoin deployment—it symbolizes the ongoing evolution of Bitcoin from digital gold to a comprehensive financial ecosystem capable of supporting the complex needs of modern digital finance.