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Tanzeel Akhtar
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Tether, issuer of the stablecoin USDT, said it has made a $100 million equity investment in Anchorage Digital, deepening an existing relationship between the two firms.
In a blog post the firm said the investment is being made through Tether Investments and reflects growing focus between stablecoin issuers and federally regulated financial institutions as digital assets continue to integrate into mainstream finance.
Strengthening Regulated Digital Asset Infrastructure
Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. is the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the United States, providing institutions with custody, staking, governance, settlement, and stablecoin issuance services.
Tether said the investment reflects its view that Anchorage plays a critical role in enabling digital assets to operate safely and at scale within established regulatory frameworks.
Both firms said they are focused on the foundational infrastructure that supports institutional participation in crypto markets especially as regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally.
Strategic Focus Beyond Capital
Tether said its growth has been made by a stronger emphasis on regulatory focus and collaboration with institutions operating under clear legal oversight.
Anchorage Digital’s position at the intersection of regulation and security made it a natural partner as Tether looks to support long-term market integrity.
The relationship between the two companies predates the investment. Anchorage Digital Bank is the issuer of USAT giving Tether direct experience operating within Anchorage’s compliance, custody, and banking framework. That operational familiarity has informed Tether’s decision to take an equity stake.
Institutional Confidence in Stablecoin Infrastructure
“Tether exists to challenge the status quo and build global infrastructure for freedom,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Our investment in Anchorage Digital reflects a shared belief in the importance of secure, transparent, and resilient financial systems.”
Anchorage Digital CEO and co-founder Nathan McCauley said the investment validates the firm’s long-term approach. “We’ve believed from day one that digital assets would only scale through secure, regulated foundations,” he said.
Positioning for the Next Phase of Adoption
For Tether the investment reinforces a broader strategy centered on long-term partnerships with regulated institutions that are helping define how stablecoins function within existing financial systems.
As policymakers and institutions continue to shape the future of digital money, infrastructure providers like Anchorage Digital are increasingly seen as critical intermediaries.
Tether and Anchorage Digital said they aim to support broader participation in digital assets while promoting stability, transparency and confidence — pillars they view as essential for the next phase of global digital asset adoption.
