Tether Seeks $20B Funding Round at $500B Valuation

馃挵 Tether's $500B surprise

By Rug Radio Faces of Web3
Sep 25, 2025, 2:01 PM
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Tether reportedly pursuing massive funding round

The stablecoin issuer is seeking up to $20 billion in new funding at a $500 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg reports.​

Key details:

  • Funding round would be one of the largest in crypto history
  • Valuation reflects Tether's dominant position in stablecoin market
  • Company previously reported $4.​5B in profits, showing strong financial performance

Context: Tether's USDT remains the world's largest stablecoin by market cap.​ The company has been diversifying investments under new leadership while maintaining its core stablecoin operations.​

This funding round signals continued institutional interest in stablecoin infrastructure as the market matures.​

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