News 
April 15, 2025 
3 min. 
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has made a strategic investment in Fizen Limited. Fizen is a fintech firm focused on self-custody crypto wallets and digital payment tools designed to bring stablecoin usage into everyday life.
With this investment, Tether aims to support Fizen’s efforts in making stablecoin transactions more accessible for individuals and businesses alike. Ultimately, the partnership represents a broader push to merge traditional finance with blockchain-based solutions.
Addressing the Global Unbanked Population
According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Report, millions of people remain unbanked due to limited access to financial institutions and strict documentation requirements. In response, this collaboration directly targets those challenges by using blockchain and simplified payment interfaces.
Fizen’s solution allows users to pay in stablecoins like USDT, while merchants receive fiat currency via QR codes, card readers, and existing financial networks. As a result, this removes the need for additional infrastructure and speeds up adoption in real-world commerce.
Stablecoins as Practical Financial Tools
USDT currently holds a market capitalization of $144.5 billion and remains tightly pegged to the U.S. dollar, trading around $0.9998. Unlike highly volatile cryptocurrencies, USDT offers price stability, making it ideal for everyday transactions — especially in regions with weak or unstable fiat currencies.
Moreover, Tether’s investment will help Fizen scale its blockchain capabilities and integrate stablecoins across multiple ecosystems. Users will benefit from faster, more efficient ways to store, send, and use digital assets — all without dealing with traditional banking hurdles or technical complexity.
Executive Insight and Market Outlook
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino commented on the partnership, saying, “Tether’s investment in Fizen underscores our commitment to expanding global access to efficient and reliable digital financial solutions. We believe that self-custodial infrastructure is essential for bringing real-world crypto use cases to life.”
While stablecoins still face some adoption hurdles, Fizen remains confident its approach — bridging crypto with familiar payment systems — can remove friction for both users and merchants. In fact, market forecasts predict QR-based payments will surpass $3 trillion by 2025, fueled by growing smartphone adoption and increasing digital convenience.
Momentum Builds as USDT Gains Legal Status
Notably, this announcement follows a major regulatory milestone for Tether: Thailand recently recognized USDT as a legal cryptocurrency. Consequently, this move signals increasing global acceptance of stablecoins and strengthens Tether’s role in shaping the future of digital finance.
