Tether Pulls Support for Five Blockchains in 2025
Tether just made a big move—one that’ll leave some crypto users scrambling. Starting September 1, 2025, the company will stop redeeming its USD₮ stablecoin on five blockchains: Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. After that date, any remaining tokens on those networks will be frozen.
It’s not entirely unexpected. These chains have been fading in relevance for a while now, at least when it comes to Tether’s usage stats. The company says the decision came after looking at the numbers, talking to partners, and weighing where the ecosystem is headed.
Why Now?
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, put it simply: “Things change, and we have to change with them.” The blockchains being cut loose were important in Tether’s early days, but these days, hardly anyone’s using them for USD₮ transactions.
The writing’s been on the wall. Over the past two years, activity on these chains has slowed to a trickle. Meanwhile, newer networks—especially Layer 2 solutions like Lightning—are seeing more action. Tether’s betting that shifting resources away from legacy systems will let them focus on platforms people actually use.
What Should Users Do?
If you’ve got USD₮ sitting on any of these blockchains, you’ll want to move it—soon. After September 1, those tokens won’t be redeemable. Tether’s advising customers to either cash out or request a reissue on a supported chain.
For non-customers holding USD₮ on these networks, things get trickier. You’ll need to find a third-party service to help migrate your tokens, assuming one’s still available. Not exactly a smooth process, but then again, that’s crypto for you.
What’s Next for Tether?
This isn’t just about cutting dead weight. Tether’s clearly pushing toward faster, more scalable networks. Layer 2 solutions are a big part of that, along with chains built for DeFi. The goal? Make USD₮ easier to use where the action is.
It’s a pragmatic move, if not a surprising one. The crypto world moves fast, and Tether’s trying to keep up. Whether this shift pays off—or leaves some users stranded—remains to be seen.
For the latest details, Tether’s official site ([tether.io](https://tether.io/)) is the place to check. But if you’re affected, don’t wait. Deadlines have a way of sneaking up.
