Tether, one of the largest stablecoin issuers in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, continues to grow its influence in the DeFi space. The company’s investment in Dreamcash’s operational company, Supreme Liquid Labs, is considered a critical step in the mass adoption of decentralized finance. This development also coincided with the activation of USDT0 collateralized continuous transaction markets developed by Dreamcash on Hyperliquid.
Dreamcash, together with its investment partner Selini Capital, has launched 10 new markets, including USA500/USDT, TSLA/USDT and NVDA/USDT. These markets specifically aim for individual investors to access on-chain equity derivative products. The system, which can be accessed through the application, aims to lower the barrier to entry into DeFi markets by reducing the need for technical knowledge.
Tether’s Strategic Expansion into the DeFi Ecosystem
This investment by Tether is seen as part of its strategy to connect traditional crypto users with on-chain financial products. While USDT already accounts for a significant portion of global crypto transaction volume, the USDT0 model aims to bring this power to multi-chain environments. At this point, infrastructure support is provided by LayerZero, which offers interoperability solutions.
As of the beginning of 2025, the USDT0 infrastructure has reportedly reached billions of dollars in transaction volume across different blockchain networks. This system allows investors to access DeFi derivatives markets without disrupting their existing stablecoin holdings. In particular, simplifying the transition process from centralized exchanges to self-custody wallets stands out as one of the critical factors accelerating DeFi adoption.
In parallel with these developments, similar steps in the sector also attract attention. For example, it has been rumored that some major crypto exchanges have recently started testing on-chain derivative products and are carrying out pilot projects to move traditional financial products to the blockchain. This trend shows that the boundary between DeFi and traditional finance is becoming blurred.
USDT0 Collateralized Continuous Markets and New Generation Trading Experience
The newly opened markets include not only technology stocks but also commodity-based products such as gold and silver. This diversity allows individual investors to trade in the DeFi environment products that were previously only accessible in traditional financial markets.
Dreamcash also announced that it will launch a $200,000 weekly incentive program that distributes rewards based on USDT transaction volume. The main purpose of this program is to attract new users and increase liquidity in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Details of the program are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
According to industry experts, such incentives play a critical role in the growth of DeFi projects. The spread of mobile application-focused DeFi solutions, in particular, may attract new investors to the crypto markets. The simpler the user experience for traditional investors, the faster the adoption process.
As a result, this investment by Tether is seen as not only a financing move, but also an important milestone in the process of transforming DeFi into a mass finance infrastructure. It is expected that similar investments will increase and the variety of DeFi-based financial products will expand in the coming period.
