Tether's first real-world wallet deployment launches on the Rumble platform

Source: Yellow Original Title: First Real-World Tether Wallet Deployment Launches on Rumble Platform

Original Link: The video platform Rumble and the stablecoin issuer Tether launched on Tuesday a non-custodial crypto wallet that allows direct tips to creators 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 with cryptocurrency payment infrastructure.

Tether owns approximately 104 million shares of Rumble, representing a 48% ownership stake after a $775 million investment at the end of 2024.

What happened

The wallet is integrated directly into the Rumble platform, allowing audiences to tip creators in Bitcoin, USDT, or XAUT without traditional payment processors.

Users retain custody of their funds thanks to the non-custodial architecture, instead of relying on centralized intermediaries.

MoonPay powers the on-ramps that enable conversion between cryptocurrencies and traditional payment methods, including credit cards and Apple Pay.

Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet aligns the company’s free speech stance with decentralized financial tools.

The collaboration was first announced at the October ₿ Forum in Lugano.

Why it matters

The integration represents the first major consumer-facing deployment of Tether’s wallet kit beyond exchanges.

Rumble operates as an alternative to YouTube with an estimated 68 million users.

The company previously adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy and received an additional commitment of $150 million from Tether.

Rumble’s shares rose 3% in pre-market trading following the announcement.