Rumble Launches Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet, Enabling Tips in BTC, USDT, and XAUT
Shares of video platform Rumble (RUM) rose modestly in pre-market trading Wednesday following the launch of its Rumble Wallet, developed in partnership with Tether, the issuer of USDT and one of Rumble’s major investors.
The wallet, long hinted at, allows viewers to tip content creators in Bitcoin (BTC $91,079.68), Tether (USDT $0.9991), or XAUT ($4,451.92) without relying on banks, ad networks, or credit card systems. Fully non-custodial, users retain control of their private keys, not Rumble.
Built using Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK), the launch marks the first live deployment of the platform, which enables wallet creation without centralized custodians.
“Rumble represents free speech and liberty the same way cryptocurrency and a decentralized internet represent freedom, and Rumble Wallet is the natural combination of those things,” said Chris Pavlovski, Rumble’s founder and CEO.
The wallet is directly integrated into the Rumble app, providing creators with a revenue stream independent of advertising or subscriptions. Transactions will be processed via MoonPay.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described the wallet as a step toward more “decentralized and freedom-preserving” tools for internet users. “Tens of millions of people will now be able to use crypto to support the content they value — without middlemen.”
Rumble has positioned itself as a “free speech” alternative to YouTube, attracting creators seeking independence from platform moderation or ad restrictions. Tether has supported the platform with multiple investments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
