According to the source, Tether has participated in a $5.2 million funding round for ArkLabs to enhance programmable payments and stablecoin settlement on the Bitcoin (BTC) network. Tether's CEO emphasized that stablecoins originated on Bitcoin, and their focus remains on broadening access and functionality within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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