Big Move in the Crypto World: SoftBank and ARK Are in Talks with Tether!

Tether is preparing for a multi-billion-dollar funding round as it looks to expand beyond its stablecoin business. According to Bloomberg, Japanese investment giant SoftBank and U.S.-based ARK Invest are in discussions to participate in the round.

The targeted capital raise of $15–20 billion would value Tether at around $500 billion. Such a valuation could make Tether one of the world’s most valuable private companies, positioning it in the same league as giants like OpenAI.

Tether’s Expansion Plans

The stablecoin giant intends to use the capital not only to grow its USDT business but also to pursue ventures beyond its core operations. Tether’s USDT token currently has a market capitalization exceeding $170 billion, holding a dominant position in the global stablecoin market and serving as a cornerstone of the crypto trading ecosystem.

SoftBank and ARK Seek Exposure

SoftBank has recently been ramping up its crypto investments, launching multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin-focused projects to signal its appetite for digital assets. Its participation in a Tether investment would further strengthen institutional confidence in stablecoin infrastructure.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, meanwhile, has been increasingly active in major financing deals in the crypto sector as institutional interest rises. A potential investment in Tether would mark another strategic step for ARK in the digital asset space.

Market Significance

The talks highlight how stablecoins are evolving beyond mere payment tools to play a central role in the future of global finance. Tether’s targeted funding size and valuation represent an unprecedented scale in the crypto industry.

Experts suggest that the involvement of giants like SoftBank and ARK would boost confidence in stablecoin infrastructure and serve as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world.

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