19 January 2026 – Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, and Bitqik, a licensed digital asset exchange, are announcing a strategic initiative to promote financial literacy on Bitcoin and Stablecoins in Laos.  

Bitqik is a local, licensed exchange that offers brokerage and trading services for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, enabling users to easily send and receive cryptocurrency. The company believes that decentralized digital currencies have the potential to fundamentally reshape the global economy, bringing financial freedom and driving further economic innovation worldwide. These values closely align with Tether’s mission.

Through this collaboration, Bitqik aims to expand access to blockchain technology by educating the Laotian market about USD₮ and the role of stablecoins in driving financial inclusion. This initiative is also designed to build trust and confidence in stablecoins, position USD₮ for broader use across digital finance in Laos, and encourage communities, students, and entrepreneurs to embrace stablecoin solutions. 

To achieve this, Bitqik will develop online educational content for students to promote the informed and responsible use of digital assets and host quarterly events in central cities across Laos, which include Vientiane, Pakse, Vang Vieng, and Luang Prabang. These events will focus on practical use cases for stablecoins and blockchain technology, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to actively participate in the digital economy. 

This initiative aims to educate over 10,000 people through seminars, roadshows, and online content on digital assets, while raising awareness of USD₮ as a trusted, widely used stablecoin in the Lao market.

“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. By bridging knowledge gaps, expanding access to education, and combining real-world use cases for stablecoins, we are helping to build a more resilient, inclusive, and opportunity-driven financial future,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

“Bitqik is very pleased to collaborate with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry. The Bitqik Academy will organize activities to promote and educate the Lao community on blockchain technology and digital assets, including Bitcoin investment and the use of stablecoins, especially USD₮, the most widely used stablecoin in the Lao market. This collaboration will provide Lao people with greater access to digital assets through various activities throughout 2026,” said Virasack Viravong, CEO of Bitqik.