{"id":7254,"date":"2025-09-27T04:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcotasks.com\/blog\/softbank-ark-invest-among-potential-investors-in-tethers-15-billion-funding-round\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T04:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:11:09","slug":"softbank-ark-invest-among-potential-investors-in-tethers-15-billion-funding-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcotasks.com\/blog\/softbank-ark-invest-among-potential-investors-in-tethers-15-billion-funding-round\/","title":{"rendered":"SoftBank, Ark Invest Among Potential Investors In Tether\u2019s $15 Billion Funding Round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The industry\u2019s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether (USDT), is reportedly in discussions with a series of leading firms including SoftBank Group and Ark Investment Management, for a significant funding round aimed at raising between $15 billion and $20 billion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This capital influx could potentially value the company at an astonishing $500 billion. Bloomberg News first reported these developments, indicating that Tether is exploring private placement opportunities to solidify its position in the market.<\/p>\n<h2>SoftBank And Ark Invest&#8217;s Potential Involvement<\/h2>\n<p>Per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-26\/softbank-ark-in-talks-to-invest-in-tether-s-major-funding-round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">report<\/a>, the involvement of SoftBank and Ark could significantly enhance Tether&#8217;s credibility in the eyes of mainstream investors, particularly as the company seeks to overcome previous scrutiny regarding its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst this search for funding, Tether is also expanding its investment horizons beyond digital assets, venturing into sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), telecommunications, cloud computing, and real estate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the momentum, Tether recently appointed Bo Hines, a former advisor to President Trump on cryptocurrency matters, as CEO of its US division.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This move aligns with Tether&#8217;s vision to establish a new operation in the US, adhering to the new regulatory environment, particularly following the introduction of a new dollar-pegged cryptocurrency aimed at businesses and institutions, dubbed \u201cUSAT.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Tether And US Regulatory Standards<\/h2>\n<p>As NewsBTC reported recently, the new token adheres to the regulatory framework established by the GENIUS Act, the first stablecoin legislation signed into law by President Trump, highlighting Tether&#8217;s focus on aligning with US regulatory standards.<\/p>\n<p>Paolo Ardoino, Tether&#8217;s CEO, noted that the firm\u2019s USDT stablecoin serves as a crucial financial tool for millions in emerging markets, showcasing how digital assets can foster trust, resilience, and financial freedom on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/RCXiZ5DQ\/\" alt=\"Tether\" width=\"1814\" height=\"891\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The industry\u2019s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether (USDT), is reportedly in discussions with a series of leading firms including SoftBank Group and Ark Investment Management, for a significant funding round aimed at raising between $15 billion and $20 billion.\u00a0 This capital influx could potentially value the company at an astonishing $500 billion. 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