LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger.
Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT
Tether’s USDT is now live on the Kaia blockchain, thanks to a new collaboration between LINE NEXT and Kaia that’s poised to reshape stablecoin accessibility across Asia. According to the announcement, this strategic move embeds USDT into LINE Messenger’s expanding web3 ecosystem, enabling 196 million monthly users to engage in digital transactions without leaving the app.
The integration allows users to send and receive USDT through LINE’s in-app wallet, make payments within mini dapps, and participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) features, all powered by the Kaia blockchain. LINE NEXT, LINE’s web3 arm, aims to make stablecoins a core part of the digital experience by offering rewards, payment functions, and seamless peer-to-peer transfers.
“Tether’s native launch on Kaia is another step toward making stablecoins accessible to millions of mainstream users,” said Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO.
With USDT now natively supported on Kaia, LINE users can benefit from low-cost, stable transactions in a familiar interface. This positions Kaia and LINE NEXT as key drivers in mainstreaming stablecoin use throughout Asia, a region increasingly active in crypto adoption.
“Tether’s decision to natively launch USDT on Kaia will accelerate the spread of high-end USD-backed stablecoins in Asia,” said Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of Kaia DLT Foundation.
The partnership also enhances the broader vision for Web3 by improving fiat on/off ramps and enabling practical blockchain applications at scale.
