Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the deployment of its native USDT stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain, a Layer 1 network launched in August 2024. USDT will also be integrated into Japanese messaging app LINE’s Mini Dapp platform and its self-custodial wallet. “Tether’s stablecoin will power Mini Dapps and more, unlocking a new era of digital dollar utility across Asia, ” Tether stated on X. USD₮ is coming to Kaia — bringing seamless digital dollar payments within the LINE ecosystem. Tether’s stablecoin will empower Mini Dapps and beyond, initiating a new phase of digital dollar use throughout Asia. — Tether (@Tether_to) Following the USDT launch on Kaia, LINE NEXT and Kaia Chain will drive stablecoin and Web3 adoption across Asia. “Users will be able to utilize USDT across Mini Dapps for in-app payments, cross-border transfers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities, all within the familiar LINE environment, ” the official release said. Moreover, Mini Dapps will feature capabilities powered by the stablecoin, providing users “a seamless digital asset experience within LINE Messenger. ” Tether Taps LINE’s 196 Million Active User Base with USDT Integration This initiative will allow users to earn rewards in USDT by completing various missions within Mini Dapps. Additionally, users can send and receive the dollar-pegged stablecoin directly via the in-app wallet on LINE Messenger, the announcement noted. “Tether’s native launch on Kaia marks another move toward making stablecoins accessible to millions of mainstream users, ” said Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO. “Through LINE NEXT’s blockchain infrastructure, over 200 million LINE users will now have an easy way to interact with digital assets in daily life. ” The adoption aims to establish a “dollar-based gateway” in Asia, according to Youngsu Ko, CEO of LINE NEXT. Tether Consistently Mints New Tokens This integration follows Tether’s recent minting of $1 billion USDT on May 5 on the Tron network.

This mint increased the total USDT supply on Tron to $71. 4 billion, according to reports. ARKHAM ALERT: $1, 000, 000, 000 USDT MINTED JUST NOW — Arkham (@arkham) Additionally, the crypto firm reported a $1 billion operating profit in Q1 2025, driven by strong returns on its U. S. Treasury holdings. Currently, there is also $72. 8 billion USDT circulating on the Ethereum network.