Tether Scales Back $20 Billion Funding Ambitions Amid Valuation Concerns
Tether has shelved plans for a $20 billion capital raise following investor skepticism about its reported $500 billion valuation. The stablecoin issuer now eyes a reduced $5 billion target after financial advisers recalibrated expectations.
CEO Paolo Ardoino clarified the initial figure represented only a theoretical ceiling, emphasizing Tether's financial independence. The company generated approximately $10 billion in 2023 from USDT reserve yields alone, negating urgent fundraising needs.