Tether Invests in Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments for Creators

Tether embeds stablecoin payments directly into a global marketplace built for creators and entrepreneurs.

Tether has committed $200 million to Whop in a deal that values the online marketplace at $1.6 billion. The agreement links one of the largest digital dollar issuers with a fast-growing global platform serving millions of users. The move signals continued expansion of stablecoins into everyday online commerce.

$200M Deal Marks New Phase for Stablecoins in Online Marketplaces

Tether confirmed a strategic investment in Whop, aiming to expand stablecoin payments across a fast-growing creator economy. The largest stablecoin issuer is investing $200 million in Whop as part of the partnership.

Tether Invests in Whop, World’s Largest Internet Market, to Power Stablecoin Payments for the Next Generation of the Internet Economy
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— Tether (@tether) February 25, 2026

According to Whop CEO Steven Schwartz, who disclosed details in a post on X, the transaction values the company at $1.6 billion. Whop operates as a global marketplace where users create, connect, and transact in one place.

The platform supports more than 18.4 million users across 144 countries. Annual payouts to participants reach roughly $3 billion, while gross transaction volume has been rising about 25% month over month. This signals strong demand for digital commerce tools.

In addition, the partnership will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK) into Whop’s infrastructure. WDK by Tether is an open-source toolkit designed for self-custodial wallets. Integration allows creators and users to hold and transfer funds directly, without relying on traditional intermediaries.

Tether’s broader ecosystem now counts more than 530 million users globally. The firm reports over $180 billion in issued digital dollars, including USD₮. Connecting that liquidity base with Whop’s marketplace could expand stablecoin usage among independent creators and digital entrepreneurs.

Whop Builds Self-Custodial Payment Stack With Tether Technology

With the partnership, Whop users will gain the option to transact in USD₮ and USA₮. Notably, stablecoin payments aim to reduce friction in cross-border settlements, especially in regions where banking systems add delays and fees.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, said stablecoins and wallets are most powerful when embedded into daily life. He noted that connecting with Whop supports real economic activity and digital dollar access at scale. Ardoino added that WDK integration will provide faster global payments and stronger financial tools for users.

Steven Schwartz said the partnership strengthens the platform’s financial backbone. He described internet businesses as global from day one, requiring payments that move as freely as online content.

“Our investment in Whop proudly reflects Tether’s focus on supporting real economic activity by providing efficient digital dollar and wallet infrastructure that can scale to billions of people across every continent.”
Steven Schwartz said.

Meanwhile, the funding round will also support Whop’s international expansion across Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The eCommerce platform plans to introduce advanced AI-driven tools aimed at new income models for internet-based businesses. As such, the growth strategy focuses on building payment rails suited to a borderless creator economy.