Stablecoin issuer Tether is expanding its focus on the U.S. market and exploring a potential fundraising round that could value the company at around $500 billion, according to comments from Chief Executive Paolo Ardoino reported by Bloomberg.
As part of the strategy, the company has launched a new stablecoin called USAT, designed to support operations within the United States as regulators continue developing frameworks for digital asset payments and stablecoins.
The move signals a shift for Tether, which has historically focused its operations outside the United States due to regulatory uncertainty. By introducing a U.S.-focused stablecoin, the company aims to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s largest financial markets while positioning itself within emerging regulatory frameworks.
Tether has grown into one of the most influential companies in the digital asset industry through its flagship stablecoin Tether (USDT), which is widely used across cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized finance platforms.
The company has also reported strong financial performance in recent years. According to Ardoino, Tether generated more than $10 billion in profit in 2025, largely driven by returns on its reserve assets.
Tether holds significant exposure to U.S. Treasury securities, with the company reporting holdings of roughly $122 billion in Treasuries. These government-backed securities form a major portion of the reserves supporting its stablecoins and provide a steady stream of interest income.
Beyond stablecoins, Tether has increasingly diversified its investment strategy. The company has been allocating capital across sectors, including cryptocurrency infrastructure, artificial intelligence, energy projects, and media initiatives.
This broader investment approach reflects the firm’s ambition to position itself as a technology-focused financial company rather than solely a stablecoin issuer.
If the proposed fundraising effort proceeds, a valuation near $500 billion would place Tether among the most valuable private companies in the global financial technology sector.
The company’s growing scale and expanding investment strategy highlight the increasing role stablecoin issuers are playing within both the digital asset ecosystem and the broader financial system.
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