Tether’s $15 million funding for Mural backs AI payment controls
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Mural secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by Tether, with the capital supporting infrastructure designed to let businesses grant AI agents permission to transfer funds within set boundaries. The financing expands the stablecoin issuer’s investment in payment technology beyond stablecoin issuance. According to Mural’s announcement on October 20, 2026, North Island Ventures joined existing backers in participating in the round, which lifts the New York-based firm’s cumulative funding to $28 million . The company intends to put the money toward growing internationally and enhancing its banking, payment and compliance offerings.
Source: The Cryptonomist
