Rumble and Tether Add USA ₮ to Rumble Wallet
LONGBOAT KEY, FL, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rumble Inc. (), the Freedom-First technology platform, and , the largest company in the digital assets industry, today announced the addition of USA₮, Tether’s made-in-America, U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, to the non-custodial crypto wallet integrated directly into the Rumble platform. Rumble Wallet already had supported Tether (USD₮), Tether Gold (XAU₮), and Bitcoin (BTC), enabling audiences to tip creators natively in crypto.
“Adding Tether’s USA₮ stablecoin to the Rumble Wallet is a huge win for creators because it lets them get paid in stable digital currency, no matter where they are, without banks or payment companies holding things up,” said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski. “USA₮ helps build real financial freedom through Rumble, fitting perfectly with our mission of fighting for liberty and a decentralized internet for everyone.”
“We are proud to continue our collaboration with Rumble to further promote liberty, independence, and open digital infrastructure,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “By bringing USA₮ into Rumble Wallet, we are giving creators access to digital dollars they can actually own, move, and use on-chain, without unnecessary friction or dependency on centralized financial systems. The creator economy is global in nature, yet many creators still face limitations in how they get paid and access their earnings. This integration is about expanding autonomy, enabling millions of Rumble users to participate in a more direct, resilient financial system better aligned with the open nature of the internet. Together with Rumble, we are building financial infrastructure that empowers creators to focus on their work while maintaining greater control over their value and their future.”
By embedding crypto payments into the video-sharing platform, Rumble Wallet eliminates the need for intermediaries like ad networks, banks, or payment processors. Creators can now receive direct, fast, and borderless payments from their audiences. Built on the Tether Wallet Development Kit, Rumble Wallet keeps custody in the hands of users while connecting a global video-sharing ecosystem to crypto-native rails.
ABOUT RUMBLE
Rumble is a Freedom-First technology platform with a mission to protect a free and open internet. The platform spans cloud, AI, and digital media, including its namesake video service, and is built on a foundation of customer independence and free speech.
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ABOUT TETHER
Tether is a pioneer in the field of stablecoin technology, driven by an aim to revolutionize the global financial landscape. With a mission to provide accessible and efficient financial, communication, artificial intelligence, and energy infrastructure. Tether enables greater financial inclusion, and communication resilience, fosters economic growth, and empowers individuals and businesses alike.
As the creator of the largest, most transparent, and liquid stablecoin in the industry, Tether is dedicated to building sustainable and resilient infrastructure for the benefit of underserved communities. By leveraging cutting-edge blockchain and peer-to-peer technology, it is committed to bridging the gap between traditional financial systems and the potential of decentralized finance.
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