Stables, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, has announced a strategic partnership with T-0 Network to enhance its USDT settlement corridors across Asia. Announced on May 12, 2026, the collaboration designates T-0 Network as the dedicated settlement partner, providing the necessary liquidity for Stables to process high-volume transactions across multiple jurisdictions and currency pairs.
Asia's Stablecoin Infrastructure Gap
While Asia accounts for approximately 60% of global stablecoin payment flows, the region's infrastructure remains highly fragmented. Over 150 currencies require connectivity, yet few local banks are willing to interface with stablecoins. Bernardo Bilotta, CEO and co-founder of Stables, noted that current obstacles—such as dual licensing and high capital requirements—stem from applying 20th-century regulatory frameworks to 21st-century technology. He stated: "Regulators weren't designing a moat; they were applying 20th-century regulatory frameworks to infrastructure that didn't exist when those rules were written. The gap exists, it's real... We are building within the constraints, not around them."
Focus on USDT: Where Liquidity Lives
Despite the emergence of regulated local stablecoins, Stables remains focused on native USDT orchestration. Bilotta explained: "USDT is not a concession; it is an acknowledgment of where large-scale institutional-grade liquidity actually sits. Local stablecoins have made genuine regulatory progress, but progress in compliance frameworks and breadth across global settlement corridors are two different things." He described the distribution problem of local stablecoins as a "maturity curve" that takes time to solve. "Infrastructure doesn't choose winners; it routes toward where liquidity is deepest and settlement is fastest. Right now, that is USDT. When local options close the gap, the infrastructure will already be there."
The global stablecoin market has surpassed $300 billion in total supply. Industry experts point to increasing regulatory clarity in the U.S., Europe, UAE, and Singapore as a key driver of institutional adoption. However, moving USDT in and out of local currencies at scale presents operational risks, including liquidity shortfalls and settlement failures during market volatility. Stables noted that integrating T-0 Network provides the redundancy and depth needed to mitigate these risks for institutional users.
Strategic Moves and Partner Ecosystem
This partnership follows other recent strategic moves by Stables, including collaborations with Mansa and eStable, as the company positions itself as a coordination platform for global remittance flows. James Brownlee, co-founder and CEO of T-0 Network, said: "Stables has built exactly the kind of infrastructure the stablecoin ecosystem needs in Asia. We are proud to be part of the liquidity layer that ensures it operates at scale."
By integrating T-0 Network's specialized settlement layer, Stables aims to eliminate the "liquidity ceilings" that can prevent developers from scaling digital asset movements. Bilotta concluded: "Every corridor we open needs deep, reliable liquidity behind it. T-0 Network gives us a strong settlement partner in Asia, and that means our developers can grow with confidence, knowing the infrastructure can keep pace with their growth."