Truther and Visa Launch Unhosted USDT Visa Card for Direct Spending From Self-Hosted Wallets

Industry watchers note that Truther, in collaboration with Visa, is rolling out an unhosted USDT card designed for direct on-chain spending from a self-hosted wallet. Under this crypto payments solution, there is no pre-funded balance requirement, with funds deducted in real time at the point of sale via USDT from the user’s wallet for immediate settlement. The arrangement emphasizes self-custody and eliminates third-party custody risk while broadening access to stablecoins in spending workflows. Management signaled longer-term milestones to extend availability to markets including Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Russia, alongside additional local stablecoins in the self-hosted wallet. The development aligns with evolving digital payments infrastructure and could shape merchant acceptance of cryptocurrency cards in cross-border contexts.