5 February 2026: Tether Investments today announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, a leading digital asset platform serving innovators and investors. The investment expands an existing relationship between the two companies and reflects a shared focus on building secure, regulated infrastructure for the next phase of digital asset adoption.
Anchorage Digital Bank N. A is America’s first federally regulated digital asset bank offering staking, custody, governance, settlement, and stablecoin issuance to institutions and innovators globally. Tether’s investment reflects its view that Anchorage Digital plays a critical role in supporting the growing integration of digital assets into mainstream financial systems.
While the investment is financial in nature, it also reflects a broader strategic alignment. Both companies are focused on strengthening the core infrastructure required for digital assets to operate safely, at scale, and within clear regulatory frameworks.
As Tether has grown in scale, the company has increasingly focused on how digital asset technology can operate within established legal and regulatory environments. This includes working closely with regulated institutions that share a commitment to transparency, oversight, and long-term market integrity. The investment in Anchorage Digital aligns with this approach.
Anchorage Digital operates at the intersection of regulation and security, providing federally regulated digital asset services in the United States and globally. This foundation enables institutions, enterprises, and public sector organizations to engage with digital assets in a compliant and secure environment – capabilities that led Tether to support Anchorage Digital Bank, the issuer of USA₮. That first-hand experience operating within Anchorage Digital’s banking, compliance, and custody infrastructure ultimately informed Tether’s decision to make a strategic equity investment, reflecting confidence in the platform as adoption continues to scale.
For Tether, the investment reinforces a broader strategy centered on regulatory alignment and long-term partnerships with institutions that are helping define how stablecoins operate within established financial and legal frameworks.
“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 has set a strong benchmark for institutional digital asset infrastructure, and we are pleased to support its continued growth.”
“Tether’s investment is a strong validation of the infrastructure we’ve spent years building the hard way,” said Nathan McCauley, Co-Founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital. “We’ve believed from day one that digital assets would only scale through secure, regulated foundations. This alliance reflects shared conviction in that approach—and gives us even more momentum as we continue building critical financial infrastructure for stablecoin issuance and the next era of markets.”
Together, Tether and Anchorage Digital share the view that the future of finance depends on open systems built on strong governance and regulatory clarity. By supporting regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure, the two companies aim to enable broader participation in digital assets while promoting stability, inclusion, and long-term confidence in the ecosystem.
About Tether Investments
Tether Investments is the independent investment arm of Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry. Based in El Salvador, the company deploys capital from Tether’s profits and excess reserves across a wide range of sectors where technology, infrastructure, and real-world utility intersect.
Its portfolio includes investments in artificial intelligence, financial services, energy, biotechnology, education, and digital media, as well as strategic stakes in industries such as commodities, remittances, and sports and entertainment. Tether Investments supports ventures with long-term potential to improve access, efficiency, and resilience in both emerging and developed markets. Its work supports Tether Group’s broader mission to strengthen decentralized systems, promote infrastructure resilience, and expand real-world access to open, transparent technologies.
Important Note: The issuer of USA₮ is Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A.
