{"id":36416,"date":"2025-05-07T16:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/?p=36416"},"modified":"2025-05-07T16:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:37:15","slug":"tether-launches-usdt-on-kaia-blockchain-expanding-stablecoin-access-to-196m-line-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/tether-launches-usdt-on-kaia-blockchain-expanding-stablecoin-access-to-196m-line-users\/","title":{"rendered":"Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain, Expanding Stablecoin Access to 196M LINE Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>TLDR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Tether launches USDT on Kaia via LINE app.<\/li>\n<li>LINE users can now send, receive, and earn USDT.<\/li>\n<li>Kaia enables fast, final USDT transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Tether expands stablecoin use across Asia.<\/li>\n<li>USDT powers payments in LINE\u2019s Web3 features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tether, the issuer of the world\u2019s most widely used stablecoin, USD\u20ae (USDT), has officially launched its stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain. This move is part of a broader collaboration with LINE NEXT, the Web3 division of LINE Corporation, which operates the LINE messaging platform. With over 196 million monthly active users globally, LINE represents a significant expansion channel for Tether&#8217;s stablecoin services across Asia.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-68.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"816\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Tether_to\/status\/1919998050673541629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The partnership allows LINE Messenger users to access USDT for a variety of functions within the app\u2019s ecosystem. The integration enables use cases such as peer-to-peer transfers, in-app payments, and participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities via LINE\u2019s Mini DApps and self-custodial wallet. According to the announcement, users can conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/moneycheck.com\/best-tether-casinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDT<\/a> transactions directly through familiar interfaces embedded in their daily digital habits.<\/p>\n<h2>Kaia Blockchain Offers Low Latency and Finality for Stablecoin Transactions<\/h2>\n<p>Kaia, the blockchain underpinning LINE\u2019s Web3 services, offers low transaction latency and immediate finality, making it suitable for financial applications such as stablecoin transfers. The blockchain infrastructure is designed to support LINE\u2019s Mini DApps and DApp Portal, accessible from within the LINE messaging app. These features enhance Kaia\u2019s appeal for integrating digital assets in a consumer-facing environment.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration seeks to optimize user experience by leveraging Kaia&#8217;s performance capabilities. According to Sam Seo, Chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, the integration aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/tether.io\/news\/line-next-and-kaia-expand-web3-and-stablecoin-adoption-across-asia-following-the-launch-of-tethers-usdt-on-kaia-blockchain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deliver<\/a> reliable and fast USDT transactions across platforms, including LINE, DeFi applications, and centralized exchanges (CEXs). This focus on performance is intended to support various use cases within the ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2>New Features and Broader Adoption Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Initial features of the integration include mission-based reward systems where users can earn USDT through completing tasks within Mini DApps. Additionally, users can send and receive USDT via LINE\u2019s in-app wallet. These features aim to introduce stablecoin functionality in a way that aligns with existing user behavior and app usage.<\/p>\n<p>Plans may expand USDT integration across other layers of the LINE platform, potentially increasing stablecoin accessibility for users in the region. LINE NEXT has indicated that additional functionalities are being considered to enhance user engagement with digital assets.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Expansion of Stablecoin Access Across Asia<\/h2>\n<p>The launch of <a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/tether-mints-8b-usdt-in-days-is-a-major-crypto-rally-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDT<\/a> on Kaia marks a strategic step in Tether\u2019s regional growth plans. By aligning with LINE NEXT and deploying on a blockchain designed for consumer applications, Tether is targeting the mainstream adoption of stablecoins in Asia. The integration simplifies the use of stablecoins for LINE\u2019s extensive user base and lays the foundation for more comprehensive Web3 services.<\/p>\n<p>LINE NEXT CEO Youngsu Ko stated that the integration of <a href=\"https:\/\/blockonomi.com\/tethers-usdt-reaches-109-million-wallets-dominated-by-small-retail-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDT<\/a> will serve as a dollar-based gateway in Asia, positioning stablecoins as a practical tool for digital transactions. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino noted that the partnership demonstrates Tether&#8217;s commitment to expanding stablecoin adoption in everyday use across key markets.<\/p>\n<p>This development supports the broader objective of providing financial tools through decentralized platforms while making digital assets more accessible to everyday users.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TLDR Tether launches USDT on Kaia via LINE app. LINE users can now send, receive, and earn USDT. Kaia enables fast, final USDT transactions. Tether expands stablecoin use across Asia. USDT powers payments in LINE\u2019s Web3 features. Tether, the issuer of the world\u2019s most widely used stablecoin, USD\u20ae (USDT), has officially launched its stablecoin on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9006,"featured_media":27693,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":38,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28165],"tags":[28609,28610,11397,5846],"class_list":{"0":"post-36416","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-stablecoins","8":"tag-kaia","9":"tag-line","10":"tag-stablecoin","11":"tag-tether"},"wppr_data":{"cwp_meta_box_check":"No"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain, Expanding Stablecoin Access to 196M LINE Users<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tether\u2019s USDT goes live on Kaia via LINE, 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