[Tether Invests in Cross-Border QR Code Payment Platform SQRIL] According to Globenewswire, stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in SQRIL, though the specific investment amount has not been disclosed. The Southeast Asia-based startup SQRIL provides payment API interfaces for banks, e-wallets, and fintech applications, enabling mobile app users to scan QR codes and make payments in real time across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The SQRIL API now supports local QR code payments in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, as well as bank transfer payments in Malaysia and Thailand.