Rumble Launches Tether-Backed Crypto Wallet Enabling Bitcoin And USDT Tips

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Rumble launched a non-custodial wallet that supports bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold.
The wallet lets fans tip creators directly without banks or traditional payment processors.
Rumble Wallet is built using Tether’s Wallet Development Kit and is platform-native.
MoonPay provides on- and off-ramps for crypto and fiat payments within the wallet.

A new shift is taking shape in creator payments as crypto tools move deeper into mainstream platforms. Rumble, backed by Tether, has introduced a built-in crypto wallet that allows fans to tip creators directly. The feature supports bitcoin and USDT, and it is embedded inside the video platform. The move places crypto payments at the center of creator monetization without banks or ad networks.

Rumble introduces native crypto tipping

Rumble has launched a non-custodial crypto wallet integrated into its video streaming service. The product allows users to send tips to creators using bitcoin and USDT. The wallet is called Rumble Wallet and is available directly on the platform.

The company said the wallet keeps users in control of their funds at all times. Assets are not held by Rumble, and transactions do not pass through traditional payment firms. This structure allows creators to receive payments without delays linked to banks or card processors.

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The wallet also supports Tether Gold, known as XAUT, at launch. Rumble said more assets may be added later, but no timeline was shared. The focus remains on direct payments between viewers and creators.

Tether wallet tools move into consumer platforms

Tether developed the wallet using its Wallet Development Kit. Rumble Wallet is the first public deployment of this infrastructure in a consumer-facing platform. Tether said the launch shows how its wallet tools can work outside exchanges and DeFi apps.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the product brings non-custodial wallets to a wider audience, including users in the United States. He said the goal is to expand access to decentralized payments through familiar platforms.

Tether is the issuer of USDT, the largest stablecoin by market value. The company has increased its focus on payment tools as part of its growth strategy. Wallet products are seen as one way to extend stablecoin use in daily transactions.

Payments supported by crypto and fiat rails

The wallet includes on- and off-ramps powered by MoonPay. Users can move between crypto and fiat using cards and popular payment apps. Supported options include Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.

This setup allows users to fund wallets without leaving the platform. Creators can also convert received assets using the same tools. Rumble said this reduces friction for users who are new to crypto payments.

Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet supports the company’s focus on user choice. He said the goal is to give creators and audiences more control over funding content. “We are putting more power into the hands of users and creators,” Pavlovski said.

Expanding a wider partnership

Rumble and Tether have worked together since late 2024. Tether became a major shareholder after a $775 million strategic investment. Since then, the companies have expanded cooperation across payments and infrastructure.

Rumble has also disclosed a bitcoin treasury strategy. The company said it holds bitcoin as part of its balance sheet management. This approach aligns with its push toward crypto-based services.

The partnership extends beyond payments. Tether committed $150 million to support Rumble’s cloud and artificial intelligence plans. Rumble has also partnered with Northern Data on related infrastructure efforts.

Rumble positions itself as an alternative to large platforms like YouTube. The new wallet fits that strategy by reducing reliance on ads and third-party processors. With crypto tipping now live, Rumble places digital assets at the core of creator support.