The company has taken a step into the AI sector, joining an €70 million ($81 million) funding round for Generative Bionics.
They’re an Italian startup building next-generation humanoid robots for industrial environments.
Source: Tether
The round was led by CDP Venture Capital’s AI fund. Tether, as one of its key private backers, supports the development of robots built for heavy-duty performance and natural human interaction.
The company says its investment will help the startup scale production, validate its humanoid platform, and integrate into Europe’s fast-growing robotics ecosystem. It fits neatly into Tether’s broader strategy.
Their announcement elaborated on the investment, noting,
“This includes investments in brain-computer interfaces via Blackrock Neurotech and recent AI initiatives such as Tether’s collaboration with Northern Data and Rumble to deploy a 20,000-GPU global compute network for open, privacy-preserving AI development.”
Wider approval in Abu Dhabi
Tether also saw a major win in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, where USDT is now formally recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token across several additional blockchains, including Aptos, Cosmos, Near, Polkadot, and TON.
Source: X
The decision gives licensed firms in the free zone broader flexibility to use USDT within regulated activities. This expands on earlier approvals limited to Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
In the official statement, CEO Paolo Ardoino said,
“The UAE continues to set the global standard for digital asset regulation, and Tether is proud to contribute to this leadership.”
Another $1B hits the market
Tether also carried out a major mint on the TRON network — a fresh $1 billion USDT.
Arkham Intelligence reported the tokens moving from the protocol’s “black hole” address to Tether’s multisig wallet, a standard process the company uses to replenish liquidity for exchanges and institutional customers.
Source: Arkham Intelligence
Tether has not tied this issuance to any specific deployment. But, large mints typically mean preparations for market demand, new integrations, or upcoming distribution.
With billion dollar bets and a foot in multiple grounds, Tether’s influence now far exceeds stablecoins and crypto. It’s not too left field to assume that bigger and better things are yet to come.
Final Thoughts
- Tether is stepping deeper into the AI space with its latest push.
- USDT’s expanding footprint could change how digital finance interacts with real-world tech.