Key Highlights
- Tether and Bitqik would run a nationwide education program in Laos, focusing on Bitcoin and stablecoins.
- The initiative aims to educate over 10,000 people through online content and quarterly city events.
- Tether recently acquired 8,888 Bitcoin, which brought its total holdings to over 96,000 BTC.
Tether, the issuer of USDT stablecoin, and Bitqik, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Laos, have announced a joint education program to teach people about Bitcoin and stablecoins.
As per the official release, the program will run across Laos throughout 2026 and is meant to help people understand how digital money works and how it can be used in daily life.
Bitqik believes that digital currencies can help people get more control over their money and take part in the global economy. These ideas align with Tether’s goal of making digital finance easier to access. With this team-up, the two companies would explain blockchain technology in simple ways and show how stablecoins like USD₮ can support financial inclusion.
Activities targeting local communities
The program will focus on students, young workers, business owners, and local communities. Additionally, Bitqik will develop online educational materials designed to encourage responsible and informed use of digital assets.
Bitqik plans to hold events every three months in major cities such as Vientiane, Pakse, Vang Vieng, and Luang Prabang. These events will feature discussions and real-life examples of how stablecoins can be used for payments, savings, and digital business. The goal of the program is to educate more than 10,000 people through seminars, roadshows, and online content.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the partnership will focus on building understanding at the community level. “Financial inclusion is not only achieved by access but by having a clear understanding. This collaboration with Bitqik reflects our commitment to grassroots education and to empowering communities in Laos with the knowledge and tools to participate meaningfully in the digital economy,” he said.
Bitqik CEO Virasack Viravong said the company is pleased to work with Tether on this effort. He explained that Bitqik Academy will lead activities to educate the Lao community about blockchain, Bitcoin investment, and the use of stablecoins, especially USD₮. He added that the program will help Lao people gain better access to digital assets through different learning activities in 2026.
Tether expands Bitcoin holdings and reserves
The education initiative comes as Tether continues to expand its presence in the digital asset. Earlier this month, CEO Paolo Ardiono confirmed in a post on X that the company bought 8,888 Bitcoin in late 2025, valued at roughly $800 million at the time.
The purchase brought Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to more than 96,000 BTC, which is worth around $8.4 billion at the current market price. This makes Tether one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin in the world.
Tether has also shared that it puts around 15% of its quarterly profits into Bitcoin purchases. This means the company adds to its Bitcoin holdings every few months rather than making one large, one-time bet
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