Tether Could Push Bitcoin Past Its Store-Of-Value Label | US Crypto News

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Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab your coffee to explore Tether’s move to bring USDT directly onto Bitcoin wallets through the RGB protocol. It goes beyond adding another network to its roster, hinting at a future where Bitcoin (BTC) becomes more than a store of value.

Crypto News of the Day: Tether Brings USDT to Bitcoin with Native Wallet Transfers

A recent US Crypto News publication reported Tether’s move to hire Trump’s former crypto council director, Bo Hines, to drive US strategy and digital asset policy.

In its latest move, Tether announced that USDT will soon run natively on Bitcoin. If executed, this would pioneer users’ ability to hold and transfer Tether directly within a Bitcoin wallet.

RGB will power the rollout, delivering a next-generation protocol designed to bring digital asset issuance to Bitcoin in a scalable, private, and user-controlled way.

It comes just over a month after RGB’s 0.11.1 mainnet release, which created the infrastructure for stablecoins and other digital assets to exist on Bitcoin without relying on third-party blockchains or custodial layers.

This means USDT users will be able to move stablecoins alongside their BTC in the same wallet. The move would unlock simpler, more secure payment experiences.

According to Tether, this approach also opens the door to advanced features such as offline transactions. Such an innovation could prove valuable in regions with unreliable internet or during emergencies.

The move is part of a broader push to transform Bitcoin from simply a store of value into a fully functional settlement network.

“Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that feels native, lightweight, private, and scalable. With RGB, USDT gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin, reinforcing our belief in Bitcoin as the foundation of a freer financial future,” read an excerpt in the announcement, citing Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO.

Integrating Bitcoin’s security with Tether’s stability represents a milestone in building everyday digital money that is both censorship-resistant and globally accessible.

Tether, Bitcoin, and Reserve Strategies

Meanwhile, Tether’s move to integrate USDT on Bitcoin reflects a broader strategy of weaving its stablecoin deeper into the global financial system.

With over 70% market share, USDT has become the dominant stablecoin in crypto trading, payments, and settlements. Behind this dominance lies a reserve diversification strategy mirroring Tether’s resilience.

A key part of this strategy has been Bitcoin itself. Tether allocates 15% of its net operating profits to BTC purchases. As of Q2 2025, it had amassed over 100,000 BTC worth over $10 billion.

Beyond strengthening Tether’s reserves, the move makes the company a significant stakeholder in Bitcoin’s ecosystem.

Tether has also invested in nearly 80 tons of gold (valued at $8.7 billion), reflecting its hedging strategy against fiat currency fluctuations.

Its gold-backed token, XAUT, extends stablecoin utility to precious metals, giving investors access to tokenized gold with the benefits of blockchain.

Additionally, Tether ranks among the world’s largest holders of US Treasuries, surpassing several sovereign nations. These highly liquid assets ensure Tether can meet redemption demands at scale, even during volatile market conditions.

Where it draws the line, however, is the MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) regulation, which remains an obstacle for Tether’s Europe market entry.

“When MiCA becomes safer for consumers and stablecoin issuers, then we might reconsider,” Ardoino said in a post.

By blending stability from Treasuries, hard-asset resilience from gold, and strategic exposure to Bitcoin, Tether positions itself among the pillars of the contemporary financial system.

With USDT now going native on Bitcoin, the company is reinforcing both its leadership in stablecoins and Bitcoin’s role as the bedrock of decentralized finance (DeFi).