Tether processes $156B in small-value USDT payments this year

Tether has processed an estimated $156 billion in small-value transactions under $1,000 using USDT so far this year. According to a report by BeInCrypto, citing data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis and on-chain data platform Artemis, the average daily volume for these transactions has surpassed $500 million. The data suggests the market views USDT as a global payment rail for U.S. dollar transactions, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking.