Tether, the issuer of one of the most popular stablecoins, has reported its investments in over 120 companies through its investment arm, Tether Investments.
Tether's Investment Strategy
CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the company invests solely from its profits, not from the reserves backing USDT. In 2024, Tether reported a profit of $13.7 billion, which it is deploying toward strategic investments in fintech, AI, blockchain, and energy sectors.
"At Tether, we invest in transformative companies, visionary teams, and groundbreaking technologies that champion decentralization and individual sovereignty," the company noted in a blog post.
Investment Specifics in 2025
In February 2025, Tether announced a strategic investment in the self-custodial crypto wallet Zengo to enhance the security and accessibility of blockchain tools. In June, they backed the Chilean crypto exchange Orionx to expand its stablecoin-powered infrastructure. Additionally, Tether acquired a 31.9% stake in the Canadian gold mining firm Elemental Altus Royalties, purchasing 78.4 million shares from La Mancha Investments.
Future of Tether's Investments
Ardoino mentioned that the current number of investments is expected to grow significantly in the coming months as the firm ramps up its investment strategy. Furthermore, Tether continues to build its reserves, holding over 100,000 Bitcoin and 80 tons of physical gold to support its gold-backed token, XAUT.
Tether is strengthening its market position by emphasizing diverse investments and strategically supporting innovative projects while allocating significant resources to new technologies.
