Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role in helping unbanked populations worldwide. Tether also plans to launch a new US-regulated stablecoin called USAT later this year.