12 November 2025 – Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, is taking a major step to advance open, freedom-first AI and cloud services. Tether has signed an agreement to lease a significant share of a 20,000+ GPU network, one of the most advanced in the world, to power its AI research, creator-focused tools, and QVAC (“Infinite Intelligence”) platform, qvac.tether.io.
The move is more than a technology play; it’s a statement. The proposed combination of Rumble and Northern Data represents a powerful shift toward an open digital future, one that values freedom of money, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought. By uniting Rumble’s independence-first cloud platform with Northern Data’s world-class GPU infrastructure, this collaboration brings the scale needed to challenge Big Tech across cloud computing, AI, and content creation. Together, these two companies are building the foundation for an independent internet, one that breaks away from centralized control and returns power to users, creators, and communities.
“We are proud to support Rumble as it builds the critical infrastructure for a freer, more open internet,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “In an era where the flow of data and computing power is increasingly centralized, Rumble stands as a powerful counterweight. Its vision for freedom-first innovation aligns with our belief that access to AI, compute, and content should be a public good, not a privilege. Northern Data plays a foundational role in that future. Its high-performance computing infrastructure is a critical piece of the puzzle, enabling the kind of scale, speed, and autonomy that freedom-first platforms require. This alliance is proof that there can be systems that defend truth, privacy, and freedom, not by asking permission, but by building alternatives.”
Tether’s QVAC initiative, an open AI framework built to ensure intelligence remains transparent, accountable, and in the hands of users, fits perfectly with that vision. By utilizing Rumble’s expanded capabilities, Tether plans to leverage Northern Data’s GPU clusters and Rumble’s vast content library to train models and co-create tools that empower creators worldwide, AI that remains in the hands of its users, not of centralized corporations.
Freedom-first technology isn’t a slogan; it’s a direction. It means building infrastructure that resists censorship, rewards truth, and puts intelligence back in the hands of people. Today’s internet has been captured by centralized giants; they own the servers, the algorithms, the data, and ultimately, the truth. But truth cannot be owned.
Freedom-first means breaking that cycle of control. It means creating technology that is independent of gatekeepers, resilient against censorship, and aligned with the values of privacy, transparency, and choice. From scalable AI compute to creator-led innovation, Tether’s efforts represent more than technological progress; they are a commitment to building systems that protect autonomy, amplify voices, and preserve human creativity.
“Only by having control of your own intelligence can you remain in control of your destiny,” Ardoino added. “Our AI innovations represent a future where technology serves people, not the other way around. Tether is looking to take that power back, building systems where AI serves humanity.”
About Tether Data
Tether Data, S.A. de C.V. (“Tether Data”) is part of Tether’s broader vision to advance freedom, transparency, and innovation through technology. Its mission is to enable people and organizations to connect and share information directly, without unnecessary intermediaries. By creating secure, peer-to-peer systems, Tether Data gives users greater control over their data, communications, and digital interactions. Tether Data aims to redefine how information flows across networks by replacing centralized models with decentralized infrastructure designed for privacy, efficiency, and resilience. The company’s goal is to make global connectivity faster, safer, and more private, empowering individuals and institutions alike to exchange information freely and securely.
About QVAC
QVAC is Tether Data’s advanced AI research initiative dedicated to building open, decentralized, and adaptive intelligence systems. Its mission is Local AI. Infinite Intelligence. No Compromise envisions a world where AI lives and learns on any device, empowering individuals and communities rather than concentrating power in corporate data centers.
Legal Information
The GPU purchase agreement will only become effective if and when Rumble’s exchange offer for Northern Data AG (the “Offer”) closes. Both the launch and the closing of the Offer are subject to certain conditions. Tether is not a party to the Offer.
The Offer will be implemented in accordance with the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States. As the shares of Northern Data are listed in the open market (Freiverkehr), it will not be subject to the German Securities Acquisition and Trading Act (Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz).
The Offer, if launched, will not be filed, published or publicly advertised pursuant to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America.
Tether assumes no responsibility for the publication, dispatch, distribution or dissemination of any documents connected with the Offer outside the Federal Republic of Germany, the Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area and the United States being compatible with the applicable requirements of jurisdictions other than those of the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States. Furthermore, Tether assumes no responsibility for the non-compliance of third parties with any laws.
The information in this press release is provided in good faith and is intended for informational purposes and to comply with applicable laws and requirements. The information is not intended to constitute, and does not constitute, an offer or part of an offer to sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or an invitation or solicitation of an offer to purchase or otherwise acquire any securities. Shareholders of Rumble and Northern Data are strongly advised to read any communications and disclosures of Rumble and Northern Data in connection with the Offer, in particular the offer document, the prospectus relating to Rumble shares as well as all other documents related to the Offer, and only rely on these communications and disclosures in connection with the Offer.
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No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, what impact they will have. Should any risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have a material adverse effect on the Offer or Tether’s ability to successfully achieve the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. Recipients should not rely on Tether’s forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management’s then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Tether does not assume any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, as of any future date.
