Users will be able to store and transfer the stablecoin alongside Bitcoin in a single wallet, as well as send and receive funds offline.
Tether to Launch USD₮ on RGB, Expanding Native Bitcoin Stablecoin Supporthttps://t.co/pige2t9Cc3
— Tether (@Tether_to) August 28, 2025
“Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that is truly native, lightweight, private, and scalable,” noted Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.
Currently, USDT is available on 20 networks, including Ethereum, TRON, Solana, Polygon, and Avalanche.
What is RGB?
The RGB mainnet launched this year. The project enables the creation and management of assets on the Bitcoin and Lightning Network.
RGB v0.11.1 Goes Live:
— RGB Hub (@RGB_Hub) July 17, 2025
Bringing Tokenized Assets to Bitcoin and Lightning
17 July 2025 – The official release of RGB v0.11.1 is now live on Bitcoin mainnet, unlocking a new chapter in Bitcoin’s evolution: tokenized assets and programmable contracts, all without leaving the… pic.twitter.com/4AUyk4GNP2
After the launch, the RGB Association was formed, which includes Bitfinex, Fulgur Ventures, Plan B Network, Boosty Labs, Kaleidoswap, ThunderStack, Bitcoin Tribe, and LNFI. The organization is intended to coordinate, promote, and develop the project.
Beginning September 1, Tether will cease USDT redemptions across five networks — Algorand, Bitcoin Cash SLP, EOS, Kusama, and Omni Layer — and freeze the remaining tokens.
Tether to Wind Down USD₮ Support for Five Legacy Blockchains as Part of Strategic Infrastructure Review
— Tether (@Tether_to) July 11, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/MxVGdUnEhA
According to the company’s statement, the decision was made following an analysis of protocol usage data, market demand, and feedback from infrastructure partners.