Tether USDT Debuts on Kaia, Tapping into LINE’s 196m user Ecosystem

On 7th of May, 2025 Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, announced the native deployment of its USDT stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain.

This move comes in collaboration with LINE NEXT Corp., the Web3-focused venture of LINE, the popular messaging platform with over 196 million users globally.

The partnership is set to enhance stablecoin accessibility across Asia, allowing users to interact with USDT directly within the LINE app ecosystem.

Kaia, a blockchain built with scalability in mind, will now support seamless USDT integration through various Mini Dapps  small, decentralized applications embedded within LINE Messenger.

These Dapps will enable in-app payments, cross-border transfers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) functionalities using USDT, effectively introducing stablecoins to LINE’s vast mainstream audience.

“Tether’s decision to natively launch USDT on Kaia will accelerate the spread of high-end USD-backed stablecoins in Asia,” said Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of Kaia DLT Foundation. “This collaboration marks a major milestone in advancing hybrid payment solutions.”

LINE NEXT’s Empowering Mainstream Users with Everyday Stablecoin Utility

Key initiatives under Mini Dapps built on the Kaia blockchain include allowing users to complete tasks in Mini Dapps and earn USDT rewards, as well as sending and receiving the stablecoin through an in-app wallet on LINE Messenger.

Additional features, such as broader Mini Dapp integrations and further DeFi use cases, are also under consideration.

“Tether’s native launch on Kaia is another step toward making stablecoins accessible to millions of mainstream users,” noted Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Through LINE NEXT’s blockchain infrastructure, over 200 million users can now engage with digital assets in daily life.”

Tether Plans U.S. Stablecoin Launch as CEO Engages Washington to Shape Crypto Rules

Similarly on May 2, 2025, Tether Plans U.S. Stablecoin Launch as CEO Engages Washington to Shape Crypto Rules. With this, Tether aim to drive stablecoin adoption across Asia and beyond, tapping into LINE’s massive digital ecosystem.

Unlike USDT, which is used globally, the new stablecoin would follow U.S. laws and meet stricter financial compliance standards.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino had been visiting Washington, meeting with lawmakers, regulators, and crypto advocates to join the policy conversation. He told CNBC the company didn’t want to wait for laws to be passed but wanted to help shape them.

The new stablecoin would give Tether a stronger presence in the U.S., where competition from USDC and PYUSD is rising.

Ardoino said the timeline depends on U.S. legislation, but Tether could launch the coin later this year or early 2026.