Tether (USDT) announced an investment in t-0 network on February 6, targeting a USDT-based settlement system for licensed financial institutions. The stablecoin issuer did not disclose the investment amount.
The deal comes within 48 hours of announcing $250 million in separate investments into Gold.com and Anchorage Digital.
t-0 network operates as a back-end settlement layer connecting banks, money service businesses, and fintech companies. Institutions use the platform to coordinate cross-border payments through USDT, with the system settling net balances rather than individual transactions.
The platform claims to support over 1,200 payment corridors using stablecoin infrastructure.
Investment Context
Tether generated approximately $10 billion in profits during 2025, primarily from interest earned on U.S. Treasury holdings backing its $185 billion USDT supply.
The company has accelerated deployment of these profits through its investment arm, which targets sectors including financial services, commodities, and infrastructure.
The t-0 network investment follows Tether's $150 million stake in precious metals platform Gold.com and $100 million equity investment in Anchorage Digital.
Anchorage serves as the issuer of USAT, Tether's federally regulated stablecoin launched in January for the U.S. market.
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Operational Questions
t-0 network functions as a non-custodial infrastructure layer that records transactions across a global ledger before settling balances between member institutions. Each institution pays or receives funds in local currencies while USDT handles the cross-border settlement component.
The platform claims near-instant settlement with reduced foreign exchange exposure compared to traditional correspondent banking networks.
Limited public information exists about t-0 network's operational history, member institutions, or transaction volumes. The company's website lists general capabilities but provides minimal detail about existing partnerships or regulatory licenses across jurisdictions.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described the investment as supporting "infrastructure that is fast, transparent, and globally scalable" for international payments.
"The t-0 network directly addresses the complexity of international payments by combining real-time settlement, cost efficiency, FX transparency, and global reach," he said.
The company framed the deal within its broader strategy to expand real-world use cases for USDT beyond cryptocurrency trading and remittances.
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