Tether Declares Ambition to Become "World's Largest Bitcoin Miner"! (ft. US Stablecoin-Related Stocks)
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin, has thrown a colossal ambition into the cryptocurrency market. It has officially declared its intention to become the **world's largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining company by the end of this year (2025)**. This is not merely business diversification; it reveals Tether's ambition to dominate the core infrastructure of the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging the immense profits earned from stablecoin issuance. This is a major announcement that could shake up the market. We have summarized everything about what kind of coin Newton Protocol is and what you need to know when investing.
1. CEO Paolo Ardoino's Declaration: "Not Just About Profit Seeking"
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, recently appeared on a podcast and revealed this ambitious plan. He acknowledged that "if you have USD 1 million, buying Bitcoin directly can yield more profit than mining," but made it clear that this decision is not solely about profit seeking.
According to him, Tether's entry into the mining business is based on **two key 'strategic decisions'**.
- Asset Protection: From Tether's perspective, holding a massive amount of over 100,000 Bitcoins, directly participating in mining and contributing to the network's stability and security is the most certain way to protect their own assets.
- Ecosystem Contribution: It is a commitment to become a core participant in the Bitcoin network and directly contribute to maintaining the health of the decentralized network.
2. USD 2 Billion Investment, and a Vision for 'Stable Energy'
Tether's declaration is not just talk. They have already invested **over USD 2 billion** since 2023 to lay the groundwork for their mining business.
- Investment Regions: 15 regions in Central and South America, including Uruguay, Paraguay, and El Salvador.
- Investment Targets: They are investing not just in acquiring mining farms, but in **energy production and mining infrastructure itself, such as renewable energy facilities and substations**.
This is part of Tether's long-term vision of establishing **'stable energy'**, as stated by CEO Ardoino, demonstrating their grand plan to expand into energy, telecommunications, and AI sectors beyond stablecoins.
3. Investor Alert! US 'Stablecoin' Related Stocks?
Since Tether is a private company, direct investment is not possible. However, this announcement has once again brought 'stablecoin' and 'cryptocurrency infrastructure' related companies into the spotlight. Here are some representative related stocks listed on the US stock market.
| Category | Company Name | Ticker | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stablecoin Issuer | Circle | CRCL | Issuer of USDC, the world's second-largest stablecoin. |
| Exchange/Platform | Coinbase | COIN | Largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US. |
| Exchange/Platform | Robinhood | HOOD | Platform for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies. |
| Bitcoin Mining Company | Marathon Digital | MARA | Leading publicly traded mining company in North America. |
| Bitcoin Mining Company | Riot Platforms | RIOT | Leading publicly traded mining company in North America. |
| Payment Network | Visa | V | Researching and developing payment systems using stablecoins. |
| Payment Network | Mastercard | MA | Researching and developing payment systems using stablecoins. |
*(※ The above stocks are for informational purposes only and are not investment recommendations.)*
Stablecoin Giant's Territory Expansion
Beyond simply issuing 'dollar-pegged coins', Tether is now directly aiming to control 'Bitcoin mining' and 'energy' infrastructure, which are the foundation of the network where their coins move. The world is watching to see what impact their massive territory expansion will have on the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
- What do you think of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, challenging to become the 'No. 1 Bitcoin miner'?
- Will Tether's actions have a positive impact on the 'decentralization' of the Bitcoin network, or a negative impact by giving too much influence to a specific company?
- Among the 'stablecoin-related stocks' introduced today, which do you think is the most promising? Please share your opinion!
It seems we need to keep an eye on whether this announcement will be a new turning point in the cryptocurrency market.
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