USDT’s Bold Leap: Tether Aims to Dominate Bitcoin Mining and Expand Financial Influence by 2025
Tether, the powerhouse behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is making strategic moves to extend its dominance beyond stablecoins into Bitcoin mining and global finance. CEO Paolo Ardoino has unveiled ambitious plans to position Tether as the leading Bitcoin miner by 2025, even as the industry faces significant challenges. Additionally, the company is building a substantial gold reserve, with $8 billion worth of bullion securely stored in Swiss vaults. This expansion underscores Tether's commitment to diversifying its financial influence and solidifying its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As of July 2025, these developments highlight Tether's aggressive growth strategy and its potential to reshape the future of digital assets and global finance.
Tether Aims to Dominate Bitcoin Mining and Expand Financial Influence
Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is aggressively expanding beyond its core business into Bitcoin mining and global finance. CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed plans to make Tether the top Bitcoin miner by 2025, despite current industry headwinds. The company's ambitions extend to building a gold reserve empire, with $8 billion worth of bullion stored in Swiss vaults.
The stablecoin giant's financial footprint now rivals traditional institutions, with $112 billion in reserves and profits expected to exceed last year's $13.7 billion. Tether's USDT commands 62% of the $255 billion stablecoin market, serving 440 million users worldwide - a reach comparable to central banks in emerging markets.
Beyond cryptocurrency, Tether is positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technologies. The company aims to influence U.S. financial policy while expanding into AI and commodities. Its strategy combines regulatory compliance with aggressive market expansion, including plans for U.S.-focused stablecoin products.
Tether CEO Says “We Will Be the Largest Bitcoin Miner by the End of 2025”
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is making a strategic pivot into bitcoin mining. CEO Paolo Ardoino has set an ambitious goal: to dominate the mining sector by 2025. This move coincides with regulatory shifts under the U.S. GENIUS Act, which Tether views as an opportunity to standardize stablecoin compliance globally.
The company plans to launch a U.S.-compliant stablecoin while leveraging its $10 billion Bitcoin reserves to secure the network. Ardoino emphasized mining as a defensive play against centralization risks during a Bankless podcast appearance. “Realistically, by the end of this year, Tether will become the biggest bitcoin miner out there,” he stated.
Beyond mining, Tether is diversifying into AI, telecom, and data centers—a billion-dollar bet on infrastructure to underpin its crypto ecosystem. The expansion comes amid fierce competition in proof-of-work markets, where scale determines profitability and influence.
Tether Amasses 80 Tons of Gold Worth $8B in a Secret Swiss Facility
Tether, the stablecoin giant, has quietly accumulated nearly 80 metric tons of gold, valued at $8 billion, in a privately owned Swiss vault. The undisclosed location underscores the company's strategic shift toward self-custody and cost efficiency.
The bullion holdings now rival those of UBS Group AG, positioning Tether among central banks and sovereign treasuries. With 5% of its reserves in precious metals—primarily gold—the MOVE reflects a hedge against currency instability.
By managing its vault operations in-house, Tether aims to slash annual storage costs, which typically run 0.5% with third-party custodians. The company also continues to expand its gold-backed stablecoin, XAUT, pegged to one troy ounce per token.
