Gate News reports that on March 8, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced USDT usage data. The data shows that over the past 12 months (up to January 31, 2026), the largest single sender of USDT accounts for 4.97% of total transactions, significantly lower than the 23.34% for other stablecoins. Paolo Ardoino stated that USDT serves those who are overlooked by traditional financial systems due to lack of wealth, and currently more than 550 million users in emerging markets worldwide rely on Tether’s USDT.
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