Tether Unveils Open-Source AI Initiative with Native USDT and Bitcoin Payments
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced a groundbreaking AI project named ’Tether AI.’ This initiative aims to create a fully open-source AI runtime compatible with any hardware, featuring native cryptocurrency payment integration. The project, revealed by CEO Paolo Ardoino, will leverage Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable seamless USDT and Bitcoin transactions within AI agents. This move marks a significant step toward merging blockchain technology with artificial intelligence, potentially revolutionizing how AI systems interact with digital assets. As of May 2025, Tether’s USDT remains the dominant stablecoin with a market capitalization of $149 billion, and this new venture could further solidify its position in the crypto ecosystem.
Tether Launches Open-Source AI Initiative with Native Crypto Payments
Tether, the issuer of the $149 billion USDT stablecoin, has unveiled an ambitious artificial intelligence project dubbed ’Tether AI.’ CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed plans to build a fully open-source AI runtime compatible with any hardware, featuring native integration for cryptocurrency payments.
The system will leverage Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable direct USDT and Bitcoin transactions within AI agents. Ardoino emphasized creating a decentralized ecosystem that eliminates API keys and centralized control points. This move signals Tether’s strategic expansion beyond stablecoins into the AI infrastructure space.
Binance Supports STPT Rebrand to AWE Network with Seamless Trading Transition
Binance has endorsed the rebranding of Standard Tokenization Protocol (STPT) to AWE Network (AWE), marking a strategic shift for the altcoin. The exchange will delist STPT trading pairs on May 19, 2025, at 06:00 TSI, automatically converting holdings to AWE at a 1:1 ratio.
New AWE/USDT and AWE/BTC pairs will launch on May 21, with Binance guaranteeing zero manual intervention required for users. The move reflects the platform’s commitment to streamlining asset transitions while maintaining market liquidity.
Binance Discloses $58B Bitcoin Holdings in 30th Proof-of-Reserves Report
Binance has reinforced market confidence with its latest proof-of-reserves audit, revealing $58 billion in Bitcoin holdings alongside $82 billion in other digital assets. The May 1 snapshot demonstrates the exchange’s substantial exposure to BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, and XRP, with stablecoins comprising a significant portion of reserves.
The disclosure marks Binance’s 30th consecutive reserve verification since the 2022 FTX collapse reshaped industry transparency standards. As the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, Binance’s asset composition serves as a bellwether for institutional crypto adoption.
