Tether has announced a $20 million investment in Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Latin American on-chain financial services platform. This strategic growth financing aims to enhance Mercado Bitcoin's capabilities in tokenization, stablecoin payments, credit, on-chain capital markets, and compliant digital financial services. Founded in 2013, Mercado Bitcoin serves 4.5 million users and has issued over 2 billion Brazilian reais in tokenized assets. With more than 10 financial licenses in Brazil and Europe, the platform is poised to expand its influence in the region. Tether's investment is expected to bolster the development of on-chain financial infrastructure in Brazil and Latin America, promoting the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and asset tokenization.