Tether Invests $200M in Whop at $1.6B Valuation: Powering USDT Stablecoin Payments for 18M+ Users in Creator Economy

Tether Investments has announced a $200 million strategic investment in Whop.com, the leading global internet marketplace for creators, entrepreneurs, and digital transactions. This deal values Whop at $1.6 billion and marks a major step in embedding stablecoin technology into mainstream online commerce.

The partnership enables Whop to integrate Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), delivering fast, low-cost, self-custodial payments in USD₮ (USDT) and USA₮. Users maintain full control of their funds, bypassing traditional banking frictions like high fees, delays, and geographic restrictions—particularly beneficial in emerging markets.

“Stablecoins and wallets become most powerful when embedded directly into people’s lives, supporting their businesses, activities, families, and individual stories,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Our investment in Whop reflects Tether’s commitment to real economic activity with scalable digital dollar infrastructure for billions worldwide. Through WDK integration, Whop delivers faster global payments, reliable tools, and greater financial inclusion. Whop represents the future of Internet Markets.”

Whop currently powers a vibrant ecosystem with over 18.4 million users in 144 countries, facilitating approximately $3 billion in annual payouts to creators and sellers. The platform experiences consistent momentum, with gross transaction volume rising roughly 25% month-over-month, highlighting strong demand for efficient, borderless payment solutions.

This capital infusion accelerates Whop’s international expansion into high-growth regions including LATAM, Europe, and APAC. It also funds development of advanced financial infrastructure and AI-powered tools to unlock agentic income streams—enabling automated, next-generation opportunities for internet entrepreneurs.

“With Tether’s investment, we’re accelerating our vision to build the world’s largest internet market – where anyone can create, connect, and get paid instantly,” said Steven Schwartz, CEO & Co-Founder of Whop. “The next generation of internet business is global from day one, and payments must flow as freely as information online. This partnership fortifies our financial backbone, aligning infrastructure for sustainable, location-independent income regardless of currency or borders.”

Leveraging Tether’s vast ecosystem—over 530 million users globally and more than $180 billion in issued digital dollars—the collaboration ensures deep liquidity, seamless onboarding at scale, and superior payment experiences across Whop’s expanding network.

The move underscores Tether’s strategy to drive stablecoin adoption beyond speculation, into everyday utility for creators, small businesses, and communities worldwide.

About Tether Investments

Headquartered in El Salvador, Tether Investments deploys capital from Tether’s reserves into high-impact sectors including AI, financial services, energy, biotechnology, education, digital media, commodities, remittances, and entertainment. The firm backs ventures that enhance access, efficiency, and resilience in both emerging and developed economies.

About WDK by Tether

WDK is a free, open-source Wallet Development Kit for building secure, self-custodial wallets. It supports Bitcoin, Lightning Network, USD₮, XAU₮, USA₮, and more, with modular design, DeFi primitives, and cross-chain capabilities. Ideal for developers, institutions, and AI agents. Access it at https://wdk.tether.io.

About Whop

Whop is a fintech platform dedicated to sustainable global income. It serves as the premier internet market for creating, connecting, and transacting, enabling payments, business launches, and community engagement. Whop processes over $3 billion in annual payouts across 144 countries. Learn more at whop.com.