Tether is deepening its presence in the United States with a new investment. The move marks a major step for Tether which has historically focused on offshore and emerging markets. Tether is the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, and is also a major gold holder. Related: Tether now holds more US treasuries than Canada, CEO reveals Strategic push into U.S. stablecoin infrastructure On Feb. 5, Tether announced its $100 million investment in Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto ban ...

Tether, issuer of the world's most popular stablecoin (USDT), has acquired a $150 million minority stake in Gold.com (GOLD), deepening its push into the gold market just as the yellow metal gains traction with investors seeking stability in volatile times. The investment, announced on Thursday in a blog post, gives Tether a 12% stake in Gold.com, a platform that enables access to both physical and tokenized gold. As part of the partnership, Tether will integrate XAUT, its gold-backed token, into Gold.com’ ...

Transaction represents investment with Tether acquiring 3.371 million Common Shares at an issue price of $44.50 Gold.com will invest $20 million in Tether’s XAU₮ stablecoin COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold.com, Inc. (NYSE: GOLD) (“Gold.com” or the “Company”), a fully-integrated alternative assets platform offering an extensive range of precious metals, numismatic coins, and collectibles, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with TPM, S.A. de C.V., (“Tethe ...

Tether, issuer of the stablecoin USDT, said it has made a $100 million equity investment in Anchorage Digital, deepening an existing relationship between the two firms. In a blog post, the firm said the investment is being made through Tether Investments and reflects growing focus between stablecoin issuers and federally regulated financial institutions as digital assets continue to integrate into mainstream finance. Strengthening Regulated Digital Asset Infrastructure Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. is th ...

tether Stablecoin issuer Tether USDT announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, expanding an existing relationship between the two firms with a focus on regulated digital asset infrastructure. Anchorage Digital Bank is a federally regulated digital asset bank in the U.S., offering staking, custody, governance, settlement, and stablecoin issuance to institutions and innovators globally. Separately, Anchorage Digital confirmed the investment values the firm at $4.2 billion ...

Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT said it has invested $100 million in Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated digital asset bank. The investment valued the bank at $4.2 billion, Anchorage said in a press release shared with CoinDesk. The company said it will allow employees to sell equity at the same valuation through its first-ever tender offer. Anchorage, which holds a national banking charter in the U.S., offers custody, staking, settlement and stablecoin issuance servi ...

The world’s largest stablecoin issuer Tether has pulled back from earlier ambitions to raise as much as $20 billion in new funding after encountering investor resistance to its valuation. It comes roughly two months after Tether explored a raise to the tune of $15-$20 billion that would have placed it among the world’s most valuable private companies. Advisers have since discussed raising as little as $5 billion after pushback from investors, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday. Tether Lau ...

Tether has scaled back plans for a large funding round after investors pushed back on its $500 billion valuation target. The company had previously explored raising $15 billion to $20 billion, which would have placed it among the most valuable private firms globally. Advisers are now discussing a much smaller raise, potentially as low as $5 billion. This follows investor hesitation around valuation rather than concerns about liquidity. Tether remains highly profitable and is under no pressure to raise ...

Core Insights - Tether's USDT has a market capitalization of $187 billion, surpassing all its stablecoin competitors combined, and is growing rapidly with 536 million users, increasing by 30 million per quarter [2][3] - Tether has launched USAT, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin, to comply with new federal regulations and compete with Circle's USDC, marking a significant shift towards mainstream acceptance [4][3] - Tether's CEO emphasizes the company's role in financial inclusion, particularly in countries with weak currencies, and claims that Tether has collaborated with nearly 300 law enforcement agencies globally [5][7] Market Position and Competition - Tether's USDT is positioned as a digital dollar that operates independently of traditional banking institutions, making it a preferred choice for users in countries with unstable currencies [2][11] - The stablecoin market is becoming increasingly competitive, with major financial institutions like Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, and PayPal launching their own dollar-pegged tokens [1][4] - Tether has demonstrated resilience during market crises, successfully redeeming $20 billion in 20 days during the TerraLuna collapse, showcasing its stability compared to traditional banks [9][10] Regulatory Landscape - Tether's recent initiatives, including the launch of USAT, are aimed at aligning with U.S. regulatory requirements, which have historically posed challenges for the company [4][3] - The CLARITY Act, currently in Congress, could impact Tether's business model by prohibiting stablecoin issuers from paying interest to holders, which may solidify Tether's existing practices while affecting competitors [11][12] Future Ambitions - Tether is expanding its product offerings beyond stablecoins, including Tether Gold, which has a circulation of $2.6 billion and positions the company as a significant private gold holder [12][13] - The company is also venturing into AI with the launch of Qvac, a decentralized AI platform aimed at providing access to underserved populations, reflecting Tether's broader strategy of financial inclusion [13][14] - Tether's investments in various sectors, including agriculture and technology, are part of a strategy to create a stable ecosystem that supports its core mission of financial stability for its users [15][16]

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