- Tether invests $5B in US firms (Rumble, Blackrock Neurotech, Bitdeer) via ventures, mining stakes, and tech startups.
- Holds $120B in US Treasuries, ranking 19th globally, surpassing Germany and UAE in debt assets.
Tether has invested approximately $5 billion in U.S.-based businesses over the past two years, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. The disclosure, made via social media platform X, underscores Tether’s efforts to position itself as a contributor to the U.S. economy amid ongoing regulatory debates over stablecoins.
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.(That's on top of having more than 120 billion in…
— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) May 26, 2025
Tether’s investments include $775 million in Rumble, a video-sharing platform, securing over 103 million shares of Class A Common Stock. In 2024, Tether’s venture arm, Tether Evo, allocated $200 million to Blackrock Neurotech, a brain-computer interface startup, becoming its majority owner. The firm also expanded its stake in Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer to 21%, channeling mining power to the OCEAN pool.
U.S. Treasury Holdings and Global Influence
Tether holds over $120 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, making it the 19th-largest global holder of U.S. debt—surpassing Germany ($111.4 billion) and the United Arab Emirates ($104.4 billion). These holdings, which back most USDT reserves, link Tether’s stability directly to U.S. fiscal policy. Ardoino emphasized this connection, stating USDT bolsters the U.S. dollar’s global reach, particularly in developing economies where access to traditional banking is limited.
Ardoino’s comments come as U.S. lawmakers draft stablecoin regulations that could affect foreign issuers like Tether. The company, now headquartered in El Salvador, faces scrutiny over transparency and alleged use of USDT in illicit activities. Critics argue Tether’s reserves lack independent verification, though the firm claims it collaborates with law enforcement to freeze suspicious transactions.
In May, Ardoino accused unnamed competitors of lobbying to restrict Tether’s growth, urging regulators to focus on product quality over “lawfare.” He reiterated Tether’s alignment with U.S. interests, citing its Treasury investments and role in dollar hegemony.
Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano praised Tether as “one of the most important pro-America companies,” highlighting its 400 million users and profitability. However, skepticism persists. ETHNews analysts note Tether’s opaque audit history and reliance on offshore entities, complicating its regulatory standing.
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.
— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) May 26, 2025
For now, Ardoino’s strategy is clear: anchor Tether’s narrative in economic patriotism, leveraging its Treasury ties and tech bets to counter regulatory headwinds. Whether this approach secures lasting trust—or deepens skepticism—depends on tangible transparency and adherence to emerging rules.
