Tether’s $775M Investment in Rumble and USDT Wallet Integration
Tether has officially invested $775 million into video platform Rumble, confirming their strategic alliance. This investment includes the purchase of over 103 million shares at $7.50 per share, with $250 million allocated to grow Rumble’s platform and the rest used to fund a self-tender offer. Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, retains controlling interest, and Tether holds a minority, non-voting stake with no board seats.
While some outlets have speculated that Tether will distribute USDT directly through embedded video checkouts, no verified reports confirm this functionality is live. Instead, Rumble has launched a Tether-powered creator wallet, enabling USDT payouts to content creators on the platform.
There are no confirmed details yet on global rollout, wallet custody structure, or regulatory compliance measures (e.g., KYC/AML).
Confirmed: $775M investment from Tether into Rumble / Creator wallet with USDT support launched / No board seat for Tether; CEO retains control
Not Yet Confirmed: Embedded USDT tipping/donation via video checkouts / Global user distribution or regulatory framework / Full technical specs of the wallet integration
This partnership symbolizes a growing trend of crypto integration with alternative media platforms, but the technical and regulatory execution is still evolving.
