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The partnership signals a strategic push to expand decentralized infrastructure adoption and crypto-native monetization on video platforms.

The move comes as the media industry shows rising interest in crypto tools as alternatives to centralized financial systems.

Crypto tipping is framed as a practical use-case for everyday value transfer online, not just speculation, highlighting ongoing debates about crypto utility.

The wallet rollout was scheduled for December but delayed to ensure code quality and user experience, with the rollout now underway.

Rumble’s CEO frames the initiative as advancing creator freedom and financial empowerment, while Tether’s CEO calls it a real-world decentralization milestone.

Future plans include expanding the wallet and using it as the first real application of Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to further decentralization online.

The integration aims to remove dependence on banks, ad networks, and payment processors, enabling faster settlements and more transparent creator revenue flows.

Context is provided on Bitcoin as a store of value and the appeal of stablecoins for near-instant settlement and lower fees, alongside associated criticisms.

Tether has deep ties with Rumble, including a substantial stake that underscores strategic support for the platform’s decentralization and crypto-friendly direction.

Rumble rolled out a non-custodial crypto wallet integrated into its app, built with Tether to enable tipping content creators in BTC, USDT, and XAUT without relying on traditional payment processors.

Initial asset support includes USDT, XAUt, and BTC, allowing on-chain, peer-to-peer payments with no intermediaries.