Tether and Rumble Launch "Freedom-First" Self-Custodial Wallet

Tether (the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT) and Rumble (the Nasdaq-listed video platform) officially launched the Rumble Wallet today.

This self-custodial crypto wallet is integrated directly into the Rumble ecosystem, allowing tens of millions of users and creators to bypass traditional financial intermediaries.

Empowering the creator economy

The wallet enables instant tipping and borderless payments using Bitcoin (BTC), Tether USD (USDT), and Tether Gold (XAUT). By removing payment processors, creators can receive 100% of their earnings instantly.

The infrastructure is built on Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK). This modular toolkit is designed specifically for non-crypto platforms to deploy secure, self-custodial environments where users—not the company—retain full control of their private keys and assets.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino framed the launch as a win for "freedom and decentralization," aligning with Rumble’s mission to provide a censorship-resistant alternative to Big Tech.

By making self-custody accessible to mainstream social media users, Tether and Rumble are bridging the gap between high-finance tools and everyday digital interaction, potentially paving the way for a more resilient, creator-owned internet.