A7 to Launch USDT-Powered International Payment Service A7 International
A7 International, a new service by Russian settlement system A7, will enable international invoice payments using USDT with SWIFT transfers.
A7 International, a new service by Russian settlement system A7, will enable international invoice payments using USDT with SWIFT transfers. Tether (USDT) is trading at $0.9991. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:15:02 UTC.
This development marks a significant integration of stablecoins into traditional international trade finance, potentially increasing the efficiency and accessibility of cross-border payments while expanding USDT's use cases.
- A7 International launches October 13, enabling USDT payments for international invoices.
- Funds are transferred via SWIFT in required fiat currencies.
- Service targets foreign trade operators and individuals.
- USDT market cap stands at $184.1B amid broader market decline.
- A7 to Launch USDT-Powered International Payment Service A7 International
- A7 to Launch USDT-Powered International Payment Service A7 International — this brief
On October 13, Russian international settlement system A7, developed by Bank PSB, will introduce A7 International, a service that facilitates international invoice payments using USDT. This service aims to streamline cross-border transactions by allowing users to pay foreign counterparties in USDT, with the funds ultimately delivered to the recipient in their local currency via SWIFT bank transfer.
The service is primarily designed for foreign trade operators but will also be available to individual users. This integration of USDT into international trade finance represents a novel approach to cross-border payments, leveraging the stability and liquidity of the largest stablecoin by market cap.
The development is corroborated by multiple outlets, including ZyCrypto, CryptoPotato, and 
Bitcoin Sistemi, which all report the same launch date and basic functionality. While the core details are consistent across sources, none provide additional information about potential limitations, fees, or the regulatory framework governing the service.
This move comes at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.86 trillion, with Bitcoin experiencing a 1.56% decline over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 69, indicating a state of 'Greed' in the market. 
Tether (USDT), the stablecoin that will be central to A7 International's operations, has a market cap of $184.1 billion and has seen a marginal 0.01% increase in its price over the past day.
The introduction of A7 International could have significant implications for the international payments market, potentially increasing the efficiency and lowering the cost of cross-border transactions. As USDT becomes more integrated into traditional financial systems, it will be important to monitor how regulators and financial institutions respond to this growing use of stablecoins in global trade.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Tether (USDT) has moved from $0.9992 to $0.9991 — -0.01%.
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 TLT's market data (daily resolution). 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 ≈ ₦1,363.62 (about $0.9991), down 0.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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A7 to Launch USDT-Powered International Payment Service A7 I — questions & answers
What is A7 International?
A7 International is a new service by Russian settlement system A7 that enables international invoice payments using USDT, with funds delivered via SWIFT in the required currency.
When will A7 International launch?
A7 International is set to launch on October 13.
How does A7 International work?
Users pay invoices in USDT, and the funds are transferred to the recipient in their local currency through a standard SWIFT bank transfer.
How much is 1 Tether worth in naira today?
About ₦1,363.62 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9991. The naira price moves with both USDT's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Tether in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT 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 TLT 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.