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Tether’s $20B Funding Round Could Make It One of the World’s Most Valuable Firms
Tether – The global stablecoin market is undergoing explosive growth in 2025, with institutional heavyweights like SoftBank and ARK Investment ramping up exposure to digital asset infrastructure. At the center of this momentum is Tether, the issuer of USDT, which is reportedly exploring a massive $20 billion funding round that could value the company at $500 billion, placing it among the world’s most valuable private firms.
Tether’s Expansion and Institutional Confidence
Tether currently supports a circulating USDT supply of more than $170 billion, making it the dominant stablecoin in the market. The proposed fundraising would be Tether’s most ambitious yet, with Cantor Fitzgerald advising on the potential deal. Market analysts say the move highlights both growing institutional confidence in Tether and its plans to diversify beyond stablecoins.
Backed by large holdings of U.S. Treasuries and an expanding Bitcoin reserve, Tether has become one of the most profitable players in crypto. In Q2 2025, it reported $4.9 billion in net income, a staggering 277% increase year-over-year. This performance has caught the attention of firms like SoftBank, which has been steadily building out its crypto portfolio, and ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, which has pursued a string of high-profile digital asset investments.
Stablecoin Adoption Reaches New Heights
Beyond Tether, the broader stablecoin market capitalization has surged past $275 billion, according to an August analysis from Coinbase. Projections suggest the sector could reach $1 trillion by 2028 if current adoption trends continue.
The driving force behind this expansion is the increasing use of stablecoins in cross-border payments and treasury management. In Southeast Asia alone, stablecoins facilitate over 43% of B2B transactions. A Fireblocks survey further underscored the trend, revealing that 90% of institutions surveyed in 2025 are actively working to integrate stablecoins into their operations.
The Bigger Picture
While analysts warn that rapid stablecoin adoption may pose challenges to central banks—particularly around interest rate control and exchange rate stability—the momentum is clear: stablecoins are no longer a niche instrument but a pillar of global financial infrastructure.
