Tether Leads $15 Million Funding Round for AI-Focused Payment Startup Mural
The new funding will expand Mural’s payments and compliance infrastructure as it processes $2.1 billion in volume across 128 countries.
- On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Mural announced a $15 million Series A round led by Tether, bringing the New York-based company's total funding to $28 million.
- Founded by former Palantir engineers, Mural provides a 'compliant system of record' for fintechs like Deel and Opera, enabling AI agents to initiate and execute financial transactions on behalf of users.
- Since launching its API in 2025, Mural has processed $2.1 billion in payment volume across 128 countries, with 2026 transaction volume nearly six times its total for 2025.
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino cited the platform's ability to connect systems to stablecoin rails as essential for agent-led payments, stating that compliance connections become critical as agents move money.
- Mural CEO Sinclair Toffa stated, 'The economy is about to gain 10 billion new participants, and none of them are human,' as the firm connects agents to the Global Financial Internet.
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Mural, a financial infrastructure company for fintechs and digital platforms, picked up $15 million in an investment round Series A led by Tether, emitter of stablecoin USDT. With the new contribution, the company accumulates $28 million in investments and intends to expand its operations in Latin America, where it already operates in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link…
Tether Backs Mural With $15 Million Investment for AI-Driven Payment Infrastructure
TL;DR Tether led a $15 million funding round for Mural, a company specializing in AI-powered payment infrastructure. The investment brought Mural’s total funding to $28 million, with participation from North Island Ventures and other investors. Mural develops tools that allow businesses and AI agents to manage payments, verify identities, and meet regulatory requirements across banking ...
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