Tether announced a strategic investment in t-0 network, a payments network designed to support cross-border settlement for licensed financial institutions using USD₮ as a settlement asset.

According to the companies, t-0 network is a proprietary payments platform that connects banks and fintech firms to coordinate international fiat-to-fiat payments. 

The system uses stablecoins for settlement while allowing counterparties to send and receive funds in their respective local currencies. 

The model is intended to reduce reliance on traditional correspondent banking processes and to limit foreign exchange exposure, according to the announcement.

t-0 network operates a global ledger that records and matches transactions between participating institutions before settling net balances. 

The platform is described as non-custodial and on-chain, with licensed partners connected through a single application programming interface (API). 

Settlement occurs in each institution’s chosen currency, with the company stating that this approach is designed to improve transparency and operational efficiency.

Tether said the investment is aimed at expanding institutional use cases for USD₮, which is among the most widely used U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins globally. 

Through t-0 network, USD₮ liquidity is intended to be used for regulated settlement between financial institutions rather than for retail payments.

“At Tether, we believe financial freedom should be easily accessible to everyone, and we are committed to delivering this through infrastructure that is fast, transparent, and globally scalable. The t-0 network directly addresses the complexity of international payments by combining real-time settlement, cost efficiency, FX transparency, and global reach. We are excited to support a platform that is transforming cross-border payments into a seamless, trusted experience for institutions worldwide,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

t-0 network said the investment supports its efforts to simplify cross-border payments for financial institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions.

“We built t-0 network to make borderless economic connection a reality,” said James Brownlee, CEO of t-0 network. 

“Our goal is to make global payments feel local, whether you’re a fintech in London or a bank in Buenos Aires. With Tether’s support, we’ve developed the infrastructure to remove friction between developed and emerging markets, enabling institutions everywhere to connect, transact, and grow on equal terms.”

Tether said the investment reflects its broader strategy of supporting payment and settlement infrastructure that incorporates stablecoins into institutional financial systems.

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