2024

Security

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has launched a groundbreaking initiative in the Philippines, enabling citizens to pay their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using Tether’s USDT. This partnership, forged with Web3 firm Uquid, marks a significant advancement in integrating cryptocurrency into everyday transactions. 
The Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines serves as a crucial safety net for employees across various sectors, ensuring financial security during challenging times. By offering USDT as a payment option on the TON blockchain, Tether, and Uquid aim to simplify payment processes and enhance accessibility for millions of Filipinos. 
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 Pay Social Security System contributions with USD₮ on <a href="https://twitter.com/ton_blockchain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@ton_blockchain</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/uquidcard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@uquidcard</a> in Philippines🇵🇭 <a href="https://t.co/8WJyNVH0ux" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/8WJyNVH0ux</a>— Tether (@Tether_to) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tether_to/status/1807685715217506410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 1, 2024</a>
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Tran Hung, CEO of Uquid, highlighted the milestone, emphasizing how this collaboration sets a new standard for digital transactions. He noted that integrating stablecoins like USDT into daily life underscores their potential to revolutionize financial interactions, making microtransactions and digital shopping more efficient and convenient. 
Stablecoins have evolved from their origins as tools for crypto exchanges to become pivotal in both centralized and decentralized markets. The demand for stablecoins continues to surge, driven by their role in facilitating cross-border payments and providing liquidity across financial ecosystems. 
This move by Tether and Uquid reflects broader trends in the cryptocurrency space, where mainstream adoption is accelerating. Companies like PayPal, with their PYUSD stablecoin, and Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin launch, illustrate growing confidence in stablecoins’ utility beyond speculative trading.&nbsp; 
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Tether’s USDT Now Accepted for Philippine SSS Contributions

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