Video platform Rumble and stablecoin issuer Tether launched a non-custodial crypto wallet Tuesday enabling direct creator tipping in Bitcoin (BTC), USDT and Tether Gold (XAUT).
Rumble Wallet marks the first real-world deployment of Tether's Wallet Development Kit, connecting a major content platform to cryptocurrency payment infrastructure.
Tether holds approximately 104 million Rumble shares representing 48% ownership following a $775 million investment in late 2024, according to disclosures.
What Happened
The wallet integrates directly into Rumble's platform, allowing audiences to tip creators in Bitcoin, USDT or XAUt without traditional payment processors.
Users maintain custody of funds through the non-custodial architecture rather than relying on centralized intermediaries.
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Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet aligns the company's free-speech positioning with decentralized financial tools.
The collaboration was first announced at October's Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano.
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Why It Matters
The integration represents Tether's first major consumer-facing deployment of its wallet toolkit beyond exchanges.
Rumble operates as a YouTube alternative with an estimated 68 million users.
The company previously adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy and received an additional $150 million Tether commitment.
Rumble shares rose 3% in premarket trading following the announcement.
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