- Tether invested $5 billion in US. companies, focusing on tech innovation and infrastructure growth
- USDT leads stablecoin transaction volumes, but faces calls for transparency and regulatory scrutiny
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, recently revealed a bold investment strategy focused on fueling growth within the United States.
Over the past two years, Tether has funnelled approximately $5 billion of its profits into American companies and infrastructure, signaling a strong commitment to supporting domestic innovation.
Paolo Ardoino on Tether’s plan of action
In a recent announcement on X, CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted these significant investments, describing them as part of a “pro-America” approach.
Taking to X, Ardoino said,
“In the last 2 years Tether Group reinvested almost 5 billion USD of its profits within the United States economy and into US based companies. Some examples: Rumble, Blackrock Neurotech, XXI and different Bitcoin mining ventures.”
Notably, earlier this year, Tether acquired more than 103 million shares of Class A stock in Rumble, committing $775 million to the video platform.
Additionally, through its venture arm Tether Evo, the company invested $200 million in BlackRock Neurotech in 2024, becoming the majority stakeholder in the promising brain-interface startup.
Responding to this, Anthony Pompliano added,
“Tether has quickly become one of the most important pro-America companies in the world. Thank you for everything that you and the team have done.”
Tether’s dominance explained
In addition to its strategic equity investments, Tether has established a substantial footprint in U.S Treasury securities, holding more than $120 billion in total exposure.
This portfolio includes direct purchases, money market funds, and reverse repurchase agreements, positioning Tether as the 19th-largest global holder of U.S Treasury bills. In fact, it has also surpassed Germany’s $111.4 billion stake, according to data from the U.S Treasury Department.
These U.S Treasury holdings are vital in supporting USDT’s value, helping maintain its dollar peg and market stability.
A significant portion of these holdings is reportedly managed through Cantor Fitzgerald, a prominent American financial services firm. This simply underscores Tether’s reliance on trusted domestic institutions to safeguard its reserve assets.
USDT growth metrics
Here, it’s worth noting that in 2025, USDT has recorded figures of $2.09 trillion in transaction volume, with USDC trailing behind at $1.30 trillion, according to Visa’s on-chain analytics.
Tether has also recently issued an additional $1 billion worth of USDT on the Tron (TRX) blockchain network.
Despite its dominant market position, Tether faces ongoing demands for greater transparency regarding its reserve holdings. Additionally, the stablecoin has drawn criticism for its occasional use by illicit actors.
However, the company maintains that it actively collaborates with law enforcement agencies to identify and address any criminal activities involving USDT. This could be a sign of its commitment to regulatory compliance amid growing scrutiny.
