Tether Halts $500M Uruguay Investment Amid Energy Cost Challenges
Tether has abruptly terminated its planned $500 million investment in Uruguay, citing unsustainable energy costs. The stablecoin issuer had initially committed to building three data centers and a 300MW renewable energy park, but only $100 million was deployed before economic viability collapsed.
Contract terms and 31.5 kV toll fees in Florida reportedly inflated operational expenses beyond projections. The withdrawal marks a significant setback for Uruguay's crypto infrastructure ambitions, with Tether having already allocated $50 million for grid integration projects.