Tether announced today it has invested in Whop.com to expand stablecoin payments across its global marketplace. The move connects Tether’s wallet infrastructure with more than 18.4 million users worldwide. The deal aims to speed up dollar settlements using USDT and USAT, particularly in regions facing payment friction.
Tether Investment Brings Wallet Infrastructure to Whop
In a company disclosure, Tether said it aligned with Whop to extend stablecoin infrastructure into everyday commerce. Whop operates as a social commerce platform where users create, connect, and transact in one place. Under the agreement, Whop will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK).
WDK enables self-custodial wallets and direct fund control. As a result, creators and users can settle payments on-chain without relying on traditional intermediaries. The system supports seamless digital dollar transfers across borders.
Whop users will gain the option to transact in the USDT and USAT stablecoins. These digital dollars aim to reduce delays and transaction costs. This feature holds importance in markets where legacy systems create settlement friction.
The integration with Tether also allows Whop to function as a self-custodial wallet. In addition, it supports lending and borrowing features using decentralized finance tools. These capabilities expand how users manage earnings within the platform.
Whop Scales Global Marketplace With Stablecoins
Whop serves more than 18.4 million users across 144 countries. Participants collectively earn about $3 billion annually through the platform. Also, gross transaction volume grows roughly 25% month over month.
This momentum continues as Whop expands internationally. The latest funding by USDT’s issuer will support growth across Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It will also finance new AI tools designed to enable agent-based income models.
Steven Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of Whop, said on X that the partnership is a major step in building the largest internet market. The CEO confirmed Tether is making a $200M investment, valuing Whop at $1.6B. He added that payments must move as freely as the internet itself. Schwartz noted that Tether’s scale and wallet technology strengthen Whop’s financial infrastructure.
Founded in 2021 by Brooklyn entrepreneurs Steven Schwartz and Cameron Zoub, Whop focuses on digital-native assets. It positions itself as an alternative to platforms like Shopify or Patreon. However, it concentrates specifically on digital products.
Tether Expands Digital Dollar Reach
Tether’s broader ecosystem now reaches more than 530 million users globally. The company reports over $180 billion in issued digital dollars. Its investment arm, based in El Salvador, has deployed capital across energy, biotechnology, and digital media sectors. Additionally, as Coingape reported, Elemental Royalty became the first public gold company to pay dividends to its investors using XAUT, Tether’s tokenized gold.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, said stablecoins become most powerful when embedded directly into people’s lives. He added that the investment supports real economic activity through scalable wallet infrastructure. Ardoino stated that integrating WDK enables faster global payments and reliable financial tools.
Source: https://coingape.com/usdt-and-usat-get-adoption-boost-as-tether-invests-in-whop-for-faster-settlements/
