our journey: from vision
to reality

At Tether, our story is one of innovation, resilience, and relentless pursuit of breaking barriers. Founded in 2014 by a team passionate about the transformative power of technology, Tether began as a simple yet revolutionary idea: to enable seamless arbitrage between crypto exchanges with USD₮, overcoming the banking system's inefficiencies. Our humble beginnings were rooted in the desire to leverage blockchain technology for a common settlement network, transcending traditional financial boundaries.

over the years

Tether has evolved beyond its original scope, responding to the world's changing needs with agility and vision. Our flagship product, USD₮, initially designed to streamline crypto trading, became a lifeline for millions during the pandemic. As economies struggled and traditional financial systems faltered, individuals in emerging and developing markets turned to USD₮. It became their tool for financial freedom, enabling access to a stable financial system, remittances, cross-border trade, and preservation of wealth against inflating national currencies.

our journey has also led us to explore and innovate in other critical areas such as Bitcoin mining, P2P communications, education, AI and human evolution.

With investments in sustainable energy, we're redefining Bitcoin mining practices, prioritising eco-friendliness and efficiency.

Through our support for Holepunch and Keet, we're championing decentralised communication, ensuring privacy, freedom, and independence from centralised tech giants.

Our efforts in AI infrastructure are aimed at democratising access to cutting-edge technologies, enabling groundbreaking applications and enhancing global problem-solving capabilities.

Venturing into the realm of human evolution, our investments in neurotechnology, underscore our commitment to merging minds and machines to unlock new dimensions of human potential, enhancing communication, creativity, and interaction with the digital world.

We're committed to democratising education, preparing individuals globally for the digital and gig economies.

As we reflect on our path, from pioneering the world’s most trusted stablecoin to championing financial and communicative autonomy, our story is far from complete. Inspired by the principle of individual sovereignty and fuelled by a deep belief in technology's potential, Tether is dedicated to fostering innovation that empowers people everywhere. We are not just building financial tools; we are shaping a future where everyone, regardless of geography or economic status, has the opportunity to thrive.

Join us as we continue to dare, innovate, and dream.

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together, we are unstoppable

2014
USD₮, the world’s first successful stablecoin launches
2017
USD₮ Market cap reaches $1+bn
2018
USD₮ Market cap reaches $2+bn
2019
USD₮ Market cap reaches $25+bn
2020
XAU₮, a stablecoin backed by physical gold launches
2022
Tether together with the City of Lugano launched Lugano's Plan ₿
2022
Keet launches
2023
Tether starts mining & acquiring Bitcoin
2023
Investment in Northern Data, Volcano Energy, Academy of Digital Industry
2023
Tether signs MOU with the Government of Georgia
2023
Tether technology powers the Government of El Salvador's “Freedom Passport” program
2024
USD₮ Market Cap reaches $100+bn
2024
Pears.com open-source P2P stack launches
2024
Tether signs MOU with the Government of Uzbekistan
2024
Tether launches Tether Evo
2024
Alloy by Tether launches
2024
Hadron by Tether launches

latest news

Tether Announces the Launch of USA₮, the Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin, Made in America

27 January 2026 – Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announces the official launch of USA₮, the federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin developed specifically to operate within the United States’ new federal stablecoin framework established under the GENIUS Act. The issuer of USA₮ is Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., America’s first federally regulated […]

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Tether Gold Accounts for More Than Half the Entire Gold-Backed Stablecoin Market as XAU₮ Surpasses $4 Billion in Value

26 January 2026 – Tether Gold (XAU₮), the world’s leading tokenized gold product, continues to strengthen its position at the center of the gold-backed stablecoin market as demand for real-world asset tokenization accelerates amid record gold prices and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. Gold-backed stablecoins saw rapid expansion in 2025, with total market capitalization growing from approximately […]

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Tether Expands Support for INHOPE’s Global Work to Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse Material

22 January 2026 – Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, today announced an expansion of its collaboration with INHOPE, the International Association of Internet Hotlines, to support global efforts to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and protect children online. INHOPE coordinates a global network of 57 […]

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