Tether-Backed Rumble to Roll Out Bitcoin Tipping for 51M Users

The video streaming platform, Rumble, which is backed by Tether, has announced a new offering for its 51 million monthly active users. As per the announcement, Rumble will launch crypto-based tipping for its users starting from mid-December 2025.

The video streaming platform, which is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RUM, will support payments and tips in Bitcoin (BTC), USDT, and Tether Gold (XAUT).

‘Freedom Meets Finance’ as Rumble’s First Bitcoin Tip Goes Live

Ahead of the official launch, renowned lawyer and content creator David Freiheit has become the first beneficiary of the platform. Freiheit was tipped $4.50 via the Rumble Wallet and was excited about the functionality of the platform.

In a post on X, Rumble described the development as “freedom meets finance.” This suggests that users will enjoy financial independence through decentralized payment systems using BTC, USDT, or XAUT. This is consistent with Rumble’s identity as a platform that supports free speech.

Meanwhile, between now and the end of October 2025, Rumble is offering users the opportunity to win 1 BTC. The prize will be won through a promotional sweepstakes.

Tether’s Strategic Expansion Through Rumble Integration

The crypto-based tipping offering is a strategic move by Tether to convert Rumble’s 51 million active users to use stablecoin’s. Notably, the majority of these users are in the U.S. and integrating them to use USDT will massively boost the numbers for Tether.

Tether CEO, Paolo Ardoino has confirmed that the stablecoin giant intends to promote the adoption of its U.S.-compliant USAT. Worth noting is that Tether’s USDT does not comply with the new regulations in the U.S. GENIUS Act.

The interest in Rumble is understandable given that Tether owns approximately 48% of the video streaming platform. The stablecoin giant in 2024, invested $775 million in Rumble.

Rumble’s Growing Crypto Footprint

Rumble is not entirely new to the cryptocurrency space as it owns 2108 BTC valued at around $23.6 million. This is part of its Bitcoin treasury asset strategy adopted as a hedge against inflation and store of value.

As reported by TheCoinRise, Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski had in May 2025 hinted that it would launch its own Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet in the third quarter of this year. According to Pavlovski, it is designed to compete against Coinbase wallets.