The partnership utilizes the Wallet Development Kit, or WDK, to build the underlying infrastructure for the regional rollout. These tools enable users in the target markets to maintain control of their private keys and manage digital assets without relying on a third-party custodian.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Tether and Shiga Launch Self Custodial Finance Products in Africa and GCC
Crypto22 days ago
The open-source Wallet Development Kit from Tether serves as the foundation for a new set of tools that allow users to manage USDT, Bitcoin, and XAU₮ without a central intermediary. Tether is partnering with Shiga to deploy these self-custodial financial products throughout Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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