Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for Global Financial Inclusion

Tether has announced the launch of its new self-custodial digital wallet, tether.wallet. This platform allows users to send and receive various assets across multiple blockchain networks, with a focus on simplifying access to digital assets for everyday users.

The wallet supports USD₮, USA₮, XAU₮, and Bitcoin on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and the Lightning Network. Users can also transfer funds using human-readable usernames like name@tether.me, eliminating the need for complex wallet addresses.

Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasized that the company's goal is to make sending value as easy as sending a message, without relying on intermediaries or sacrificing user control. The wallet operates on a fully self-custodial model, with transactions signed locally on the user's device before reaching the network.

The launch of tether.wallet marks an important milestone in Tether's mission to bring financial inclusion to billions of people worldwide. With over 570 million wallets already running on Tether's technology as of March 2026, the company is accelerating its growth and expanding its reach directly to end users.