A7 International to Launch USDT-Powered Cross-Border Payment Service
Russia's A7 International will enable international invoice payments using USDT, settled via SWIFT in the required currency.
Russia's A7 International will enable international invoice payments using USDT, settled via SWIFT in the required currency. Tether (USDT) is trading at $0.9991. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:01 UTC.
This service could streamline cross-border transactions by combining cryptocurrency efficiency with traditional banking rails, potentially reducing costs and processing times for international trade operators.
- A7 International launches October 13th, enabling USDT payments for foreign invoices.
- Funds settle via SWIFT in the required currency, bridging crypto and traditional finance.
- Service targets foreign trade operators but is also available to individuals.
- USDT market cap stands at $184.1B, indicating strong liquidity for transactions.
On October 13th, Russia's A7 International, developed by Bank PSB, will introduce a new service enabling international invoice payments using USDT (
Tether). This service aims to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional banking systems by allowing users to make payments in USDT, with funds ultimately settled via standard SWIFT transfers in the required currency.
The service is primarily designed for foreign trade operators, offering them a potentially more efficient and cost-effective method for conducting international transactions. However, it will also be available to individual users, broadening its potential user base.
According to multiple outlets, A7 International's launch represents a significant development in the integration of cryptocurrency into the traditional financial system. By leveraging USDT, the service taps into a stablecoin with a substantial market cap of $184.1B, ensuring sufficient liquidity for large-scale transactions.
The announcement comes at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.86T, with 
Bitcoin experiencing a 1.56% decline over the past 24 hours. Despite this, the overall market sentiment, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 69, suggesting a relatively positive outlook.
The introduction of A7 International could have significant implications for the international payments market. By combining the speed and efficiency of cryptocurrency transactions with the established infrastructure of SWIFT, the service could offer a compelling alternative to traditional cross-border payment methods. As the service launches, it will be important to monitor its adoption rate and any regulatory challenges that may arise.
Since this brief published about 52 minutes ago, Tether (USDT) has moved from $0.9992 to $0.9991 — -0.00%.
The chart plots USDT's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 USDT ≈ ₹104.11 (about $0.9991), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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A7 International to Launch USDT-Powered Cross-Border Payment — questions & answers
What is A7 International?
A7 International is a new service launching on October 13th that enables payments for foreign invoices using USDT, with settlement via SWIFT transfers.
Who is the target audience for A7 International?
The service primarily targets foreign trade operators but is also available to individual users.
How does A7 International work?
Users pay invoices in USDT, and the funds are settled through standard SWIFT transfers in the required currency.
How much is 1 Tether worth in rupee today?
About ₹104.11 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9991. The rupee price moves with both USDT's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Tether in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from ZyCrypto. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.