The investment is aimed at supporting the development of a payments network that enables banks and fintech firms to conduct near-instant international transfers while settling transactions using stablecoins as the underlying infrastructure. The companies did not disclose the size or valuation of the investment.

According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, t-0 network operates as a proprietary system that connects regulated financial institutions through a single application programming interface, allowing participants to coordinate fiat-to-fiat payments across borders. Transactions are recorded on a global ledger that matches transfers between counterparties before settling net balances in each participant’s chosen currency.

The platform is designed to allow each side of a transaction to send and receive funds in local currency while reducing foreign exchange exposure and minimizing the need for prefunded accounts. Settlement occurs on a non-custodial basis, with onchain transfers taking place only between licensed partners.

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

USDT serves as the settlement asset within the system. Tether said the stablecoin’s liquidity and global usage make it suitable for institutional payment flows that require speed and transparency across jurisdictions.

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Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief executive officer, said the company views payments infrastructure as a key use case for stablecoins. “The t-0 network directly addresses the complexity of international payments by combining real-time settlement, cost efficiency, FX transparency, and global reach,” Ardoino said.

The investment adds to a broader effort by Tether to support payment and settlement platforms that rely on stablecoins for cross-border transactions, particularly among regulated financial institutions seeking alternatives to traditional correspondent banking systems.

• What is t-0 network?
  t-0 network is a settlement platform that enables licensed financial institutions to process cross-border payments using stablecoins.
• What role does USDT play in the system?
  USD₮ is used as the settlement asset that facilitates net balance transfers between participating institutions.
• Who can use t-0 network?
  The platform is designed for licensed banks and fintech firms operating in regulated markets.
• Did Tether disclose the investment amount?
  No financial details of the investment were disclosed.

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