Tether’s USDT processed $156 billion in payments of $1,000 or less in 2025, according to figures shared today by CEO Paolo Ardoino, based on Chainalysis and Artemis data. 

The number highlights a side of crypto adoption often missed by price charts and ETF flows – everyday transactional use.

USDT is Being Used as a Substitute for Banks and Cash

Small-value transfers now represent a meaningful share of USDT activity. The data shows steady growth since 2020, with acceleration through 2024 and into 2025, as average daily volumes for sub-$1,000 transfers climbed above $500 million. 

This points to USDT functioning less as a trading instrument and more as a digital payments rail.

The significance lies in who uses stablecoins and how. Transfers under $1,000 typically reflect remittances, payroll, retail payments, savings movement, and peer-to-peer transfers, especially in emerging markets. 

Unlike large exchange flows, these transactions tend to be non-speculative and recurring. 

In practical terms, USDT is increasingly acting as a substitute for cash and bank wires in regions where access to dollars is limited or expensive.

This trend aligns with USDT’s broader trajectory in 2025. Circulating supply reached new highs during the year, reflecting demand for dollar liquidity beyond crypto trading. 

At the same time, regulatory developments reshaped where and how USDT circulates. 

In the US, the GENIUS Act clarified the legal framework for payment stablecoins, reinforcing institutional confidence in compliant dollar-backed tokens. 

In Europe, MiCA introduced stricter licensing rules, shifting some regulated platform activity away from USDT but not slowing global on-chain usage.

Tether has also expanded its infrastructure footprint. Recent investments in Lightning-based payment rails signal an effort to push USDT into faster, lower-cost settlement networks. 

Regional partnerships in Africa and the Middle East further indicate a focus on payments and financial access, not just exchange liquidity.

Taken together, the $156 billion figure reframes the crypto adoption debate. While market cycles drive headlines, stablecoins continue to scale quietly as financial plumbing. 

The growth in small USDT payments suggests that, in 2025, crypto adoption is less about speculation and more about utility, resilience, and global dollar access. This shift may prove more durable than any bull market.

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Tether has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to acquire Exor’s entire 65.4% stake in Juventus Football Club, the most successful club in Italian football history and a 36-time Serie A champion.

If approved by regulators and accepted by Exor, Tether said it would launch a public tender offer for the remaining shares at the same price, fully funded with its own capital. The company also committed to invest up to €1 billion to support and develop the club following completion.

What the Juventus Deal Means for Tether

The proposal, announced on December 12, marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by a crypto company into elite global sport. It signals a strategic shift for Tether from a pure stablecoin issuer to a long-term capital allocator in traditional institutions.

In the announcement, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described Juventus as a symbol of discipline, resilience, and continuity—values he said mirror how Tether has been built.

JUST IN: Tether wants to acquire Italian football club Juventus.

Juventus is a 36-time domestic league champion, making it the most successful club in Italian football history. pic.twitter.com/l1yncxgW9L

— BeInCrypto (@beincrypto) December 12, 2025

From a business perspective, the acquisition would give Tether control of a globally recognised sports brand, expanding its footprint beyond financial infrastructure into media, entertainment, and global fan economies. 

Unlike short-term sponsorships or fan token partnerships, ownership places Tether at the centre of governance and long-term strategy.

The move also reinforces Tether’s claim that it is operating from a position of strong balance-sheet health, able to deploy billions in capital without external financing.

Part of a Broader Expansion Strategy

The Juventus proposal follows a series of high-profile moves by Tether and USDT in recent weeks.

Tether recently secured regulatory recognition for USDT as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, expanding regulated use of the stablecoin across multiple blockchains.

At the same time, the company has explored tokenising its own equity, signalling openness to new corporate structures built on blockchain rails.

Beyond finance, Tether has also pushed into AI, robotics, and privacy-focused consumer technology, backing robotics firms and launching privacy-centric health and AI products.

Together, these developments point to a strategy of diversifying well beyond stablecoin issuance while

Juventus and Crypto: Not a First Connection

Juventus is no stranger to crypto involvement.

The club previously launched the $JUV fan token on the Chiliz and Socios platform, allowing fans to participate in polls and engagement initiatives. Juventus has also partnered with crypto companies as sponsors, including exchange-led branding deals in recent seasons.

However, Tether’s proposal goes far beyond past crypto partnerships. If completed, it would represent full operational control by a digital asset firm—an unprecedented step for a club of Juventus’ stature.

The transaction remains subject to Exor’s acceptance, definitive legal agreements, and regulatory approvals. If those conditions are met, Tether plans to proceed with a public tender offer for remaining shares.

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