Tether, issuer of the dominant stablecoin USDT, and Bitqik, Laos’ licensed crypto exchange, unveiled such possibilities today. Their 2026 initiative targets 10,000 locals with online courses and quarterly events in Vientiane, Pakse, Vang Vieng, and Luang Prabang.
Stablecoins like USDT hold steady value by tying to the U.S. dollar, making them ideal for everyday finance in emerging markets.
Tailored Education Meets Local Needs
Bitqik Academy drives the effort, crafting content on Bitcoin basics, USDT payments, and blockchain’s role in inclusion. Seminars and roadshows demonstrate real uses: remittances, merchant payments, even savings against inflation. Bitqik CEO Virasack Viravong highlighted USDT’s local dominance, while Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed “grassroots education” to build trust. This aligns with Bitqik’s mission to reshape economies through decentralized money—currencies anyone controls without banks.
Southeast Asia exemplifies the trend. Stablecoin remittances in the Philippines via Coins.ph cut costs from 7% to 0.5%, serving millions. Regional volumes surged 43% in 2025, fueled by B2B payments where smart contracts automate payouts. Laos, with rising crypto curiosity, fits perfectly as USDT powers most trades on Bitqik.
Tether and Bitqik Collaborate to Promote Stablecoin Education in Laos
Learn more: https://t.co/Mbj5xto5ZL— Tether (@tether) January 19, 2026
Inclusion Powers Economic Growth
Financial literacy unlocks doors. In Laos, where banking reaches just 60% of adults, stablecoins offer cheap, instant transfers—vital for a remittance economy worth $1 billion yearly. Tether’s push mirrors global momentum: stablecoin market cap topped $200 billion, with Asia claiming half amid regulatory nods like Malaysia’s ringgit-pegged RMJDT.
Challenges persist. Scams prey on newcomers, underscoring education’s urgency. Yet successes abound: Nigeria’s P2P volumes hit $50 billion via USDT, proving stablecoins’ power for the unbanked.
Tether and Bitqik bet on knowledge as the bridge to adoption. Beginners learn safely; investors eye Laos’ untapped potential. Ready to explore stablecoins? Visit Bitqik Academy or Tether’s resources—your financial future might start with a seminar.
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