Tether-Backed Utexo to Launch Private USDT Transfers and Direct Swaps on Bitcoin

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The Tether-backed Utexo project plans to support private USDT transfers and direct swaps with Bitcoin this month. Reuters reported that the project aims to re-establish the stablecoin's presence on the Bitcoin network by providing infrastructure for direct exchanges and Bitcoin-backed loans without requiring intermediaries.

The project will technically rely on keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin's public ledger to enhance privacy and efficiency. The initiative focuses on client-side validation to ensure transaction details remain private between counterparties, using the blockchain ledger solely for cryptographic proof of ownership.