Tether's Blockchain Infrastructure for Latin American Organizations Begins to Develop
- Tether invests in Parfin to expand USDT adoption in Latin America's institutional markets via blockchain infrastructure. - Partnership targets cross-border payments, RWA tokenization, and credit markets in Brazil/Argentina (60% regional crypto activity). - Parfin's custody/tokenization services, already regulated in Argentina, aim to bridge traditional finance and blockchain for institutions. - Tether shifts focus from retail to institutional use, positioning USDT as a settlement rail for high-value tran
Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin
This move fits into Tether’s larger plan to expand its influence in developing markets, where stablecoins have become essential for protecting against inflation and enabling affordable transactions. In Latin America, where banking systems are often fragmented and currencies unstable, nearly $1.5 trillion in crypto transactions occurred between July 2022 and June 2025,
Parfin, which operates out of both London and Rio de Janeiro, offers custody, tokenization, and settlement services tailored for institutional clients. Its platform is designed to connect traditional finance with blockchain technology, allowing banks and companies to tokenize assets and improve efficiency using distributed ledger systems. The company has already gained regulatory approval in Argentina and has been active in Brazil since 2020
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In a broader context, Latin America’s digital infrastructure is advancing quickly. The region’s managed services sector is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.65%,
Tether’s recent actions follow its investments in the Bitcoin-backed lending platform Ledn and Germany-based Nuera,
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