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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Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee as USDT stablecoin issuer, Tether, pushes to change the way we protect our digital lives. A new approach promises to put control back in your hands, bypassing the cloud and leaving traditional password methods looking increasingly outdated.

Crypto News of the Day: Tether Just Unleashed A Secret Weapon Against Cloud Breaches

Tether has taken a bold step into cybersecurity with the launch of PearPass, a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate reliance on cloud storage. The app:

• Keeps all credentials on users’ devices
• Removes centralized servers and intermediaries from the equation
• Gives users full control over their digital security.

The launch comes at a time when billions of login credentials have been leaked in high-profile breaches, exposing users to identity theft, financial loss, and other cyber risks.

Traditional cloud-based password managers, while convenient, have become attractive targets for hackers due to their centralized storage models.

PearPass addresses these vulnerabilities by storing all data locally on users’ devices and enabling encrypted, peer-to-peer synchronization across devices chosen by the user.

“Every major breach proves the same point: if your secrets live in the cloud, they’re not really yours…PearPass removes the single point of failure. No servers, no intermediaries, no back doors. Recovery and synchronization across devices happen peer-to-peer, under your control. This is security that can’t be switched off, seized, or compromised, because it was never in someone else’s hands to begin with,” read an excerpt in Tether’s announcement, citing CEO Paolo Ardoino.

PearPass combines ease of use with advanced security features. It includes a built-in password generator, end-to-end encryption powered by open-source cryptography, and a peer-to-peer architecture that ensures credentials are never exposed to third parties.

Recovery is entirely user-controlled through private keys, eliminating dependency on external systems.

PearPass Sets a New Standard for Decentralized, Open-Source Security

Additionally, PearPass is fully open-source and community-audited, enabling security experts and users to inspect, verify, and contribute to the software.

The platform has also reportedly undergone an independent security audit by Secfault Security, a firm specializing in offensive security and cryptographic analysis. This reinforces its resilience against real-world cyber threats.

Introducing🍐🔒 PearPass — the password manager that keeps your data on your devices.

No servers to hack. No cloud to leak.

Just pure local security.

Follow @Pears_p2p & Download the App https://t.co/gP9FIPn2dW pic.twitter.com/ObIuyfToMo

— Tether (@Tether_to) December 17, 2025

This release reflects Tether’s broader strategy to develop technologies resilient against the pressures of centralization. As governments, corporations, and intermediaries increasingly seek access to private data, PearPass offers a model for systems that remain private, independent, and functional, even under high-threat scenarios.

However, while peer-to-peer avoids cloud risks:

• It can be less convenient for users who frequently switch devices.

Recovery relies entirely on users managing their own keys, which could be risky for non-technical users.

• Experts may question whether the average consumer will adopt a decentralized password manager.

This is at a time when mainstream cloud-based options are more user-friendly and integrated into browsers and mobile platforms.

• Users still need strong device-level security.

While PearPass helps prevent cloud breaches, it cannot protect against local device hacking, malware, or physical theft.

Encrypted peer-to-peer synchronization is promising, but peer networks can introduce latency, synchronization errors, or potential attack vectors if not properly secured.

In as much as PearPass relies on open-source audits and Secfault Security, no system is entirely risk-free. Skeptics may point out that first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer solutions carry unknown risks until widely tested in real-world environments.

Byte-Sized Alpha

Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

• Bitcoin trades at the ‘price of belief’: Why $81,500 matters now.
• Solana begins quantum-resistant upgrade as blockchain industry accelerates safety measures.
• Cantor Fitzgerald’s $200 billion Hyperliquid call just reframed the HYPE trade.
• Six weeks of spot ETF inflows couldn’t lift XRP price — On-chain data explains.
• Top 3 price prediction Bitcoin, gold, silver: Could the metals rally signal stress? 
• Binance puts $5 million bounty on fake listing agents as scrutiny intensifies.
• How the UK could make stablecoins a core part of payments in 2026.
• Ethereum price drops below $3,000 amid declining holder conviction.  

Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview

Company	At the Close of December 16	Pre-Market Overview
Strategy (MSTR)	$167.50	$167.40 (-0.060%)
Coinbase (COIN)	$252.61	$254.00 (+0.51%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)	$24.31	$24.51 (+0.82%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)	$10.69	$10.75 (+0.56%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)	$13.47	$13.65 (+1.34%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)	$14.73	$15.11 (+2.58%)

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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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Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee and brace for Wall Street’s latest twist: a Bitcoin-native company is about to hit the NYSE. Shareholders have approved a major merger, putting billions in Bitcoin under one roof and signaling a shift in how crypto meets traditional markets.

Crypto News of the Day: Twenty One Capital Gains NYSE Approval

Cantor Equity Partners (CEP) shareholders voted to approve the merger with Twenty One Capital, clearing the final major hurdle for the business combination.

The deal, subject to standard closing conditions, is expected to finalize on December 8, 2025. Following the completion, the merged entity will operate under the Twenty One Capital name and begin trading the next day (December 9).

Strike CEO Jack Mallers will lead the company, which Tether and Bitfinex hold as majority owners. The firm markets itself as the first Bitcoin-native company preparing for a public listing, offering investors a regulated pathway to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency.

“Following the consummation of such transactions, the combined company will operate as Twenty One Capital, Inc., and its shares of Class A common stock are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) beginning on December 9, 2025, under the symbol XXI,” read an excerpt in the announcement.

Public Equity Exposure to Bitcoin Amid Crypto and Banking Frictions

Twenty One Capital currently holds 43,514 BTC, valued at approximately $4 billion, making it the third-largest Bitcoin holder among publicly traded companies, after Strategy and MARA Holdings.

The firm emphasizes “capital-efficient Bitcoin accumulation” and plans to introduce a “Bitcoin Per Share” metric. This metric would enable shareholders to track Bitcoin holdings in real time with auditable on-chain proof-of-reserves.

“This listing provides a transparent, regulated way for investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding the asset,” the company added.

The NYSE debut also positions Twenty One Capital as a bridge between crypto-native operations and traditional equity markets, potentially reshaping investor access to digital assets.

“…offers investors a new way to gain BTC exposure via the equity markets,” commented Conor Kenny, a popular user on x (Twitter).

The announcement comes amid wider discussions about the banking sector’s relationship with crypto firms. In late November, Jack Mallers revealed that JPMorgan Chase abruptly closed his personal accounts without explanation, fueling fears of “debanking” in the crypto industry.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described the move as an opportunity for crypto executives to operate independently of centralized financial institutions.

I think it's for the best

— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) November 23, 2025

These tensions coincide with broader market scrutiny. JPMorgan is currently monitoring potential MSCI reclassification rules that could impact companies with significant Bitcoin holdings, such as MicroStrategy.

Analysts estimate that index changes could trigger billions in passive fund outflows, potentially as high as $9 billion for MicroStrategy.

As Twenty One Capital prepares to trade under the “XXI” ticker on December 9, market participants will watch for trading volumes, investor appetite, and the reception of the Bitcoin-per-share metric.

The listing could set a precedent for other crypto-native firms seeking regulated market exposure, potentially broadening institutional and retail participation in the Bitcoin economy.

Chart of the Day

Byte-Sized Alpha

Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

• Kevin Hassett sparks a crypto–bond market split as Fed race heats up.
• One bullish XRP metric hits a 3-month high — So why can’t the price break out?
• Peter Schiff to CZ: ‘Bitcoin payments? They’re just liquidated bets.’
• Vienna crypto murder shocks Europe as kidnapping wave escalates.
• Citadel Securities turns against DeFi while pouring $500 million into Ripple.
• Three crypto narratives surge in December 2025—Top picks for 2026?
• Tom Lee’s relentless ETH buying puts BMNR stock on a possible 55% breakout path.

Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview

Strategy (MSTR)	$188.39	$187.82 (-0.30%)
Coinbase (COIN)	$276.92	$275.85 (-0.39%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)	$27.05	$26.93 (-0.44%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)	$12.47	$12.45 (-0.16%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)	$15.64	$15.57 (-0.45%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)	$16.55	$16.50 (-0.30%)

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Tether is in advanced talks to invest around €1 billion in German humanoid-robotics firm Neura Robotics, according to recent reports. 

The move signals one of the clearest shifts yet in Tether’s strategy as the world’s largest stablecoin issuer pushes beyond USDT and into high-technology sectors.

Tethers Is Betting Big On AI Robotics

The proposed investment would value Neura between €8 billion and €10 billion. 

However, the scale of the talks underscores a broader pattern. Tether has spent the past year diversifying into AI infrastructure, robotics, and real-world technology. 

Tether @Tether_to in talks to lead €1 Billion Funding Round for Neura Robotics

Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin $USDT, is reportedly in advanced discussions to lead a €1 billion ($1.07 billion) investment round in Neura Robotics, a German startup…

— MartyParty (@martypartymusic) November 14, 2025

Earlier this year, the company secured access to a 20,000-GPU compute network to build its AI research environment. It also explored major exposure to Neura’s cognitive-robotics platform, which includes humanoid systems designed for industrial and commercial work.

At the same time, Tether has expanded through financial-market partnerships. Its “Hadron by Tether” platform signed agreements with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to accelerate tokenized securities adoption. 

The company also deepened its presence in public-sector digital infrastructure through a collaboration with Da Nang city in Vietnam.

These moves come as Tether’s reserves grow. The company reported more than $135 billion in US Treasury exposure and expects record profits this year, giving it unusually large liquidity for private-market deals. 

That financial capacity appears to be funding its push into AI, robotics, and digital-governance technology.

Yet questions remain. Neither Tether nor Neura has confirmed the final size or structure of the investment. 

Analysts note that mass-producing humanoid robots carries technical and supply-chain risk, and the projected valuation depends on Neura scaling production quickly.

Still, Tether’s direction is clear. The firm is moving from a stablecoin-only business to a broader technology investor, tying its future to sectors far beyond digital assets.

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