Tether CEO: 300 Lines of USDT Code Changed the Lives of 700 Million People On October 23-24, 2026, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) stated at the Plan ₿ Forum 2026 in Lugano that USDT, essentially a smart contract, has transformed people's lives. He said Tether now has over 730 million users, adding 30 million wallets every quarter, a growth rate faster than any other fintech company. This allows ordinary people in countries with annual inflation rates as high as 100% to access US dollars. Source: Tether