Tether, the company behind the world’s largest USDT stablecoin, said it has invested $100 million in Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated digital asset bank.
Anchorage, which holds a national banking charter in the United States, offers stablecoin custody, staking, settlement and issuance services to institutional clients.
The two companies already had a working relationship, with Anchorage serving as the banking partner behind Tether’s USAT stablecoin, designed specifically for the US market to comply with local regulations.
The investment gives Tether a foothold in the fast-growing US stablecoin infrastructure, which is moving toward regulated players after the GENIUS Act was signed into law last year. Tether, headquartered and regulated in El Salvador, has traditionally focused on offshore users and emerging markets with its $185 billion USDT token.
“Tether exists to challenge the status quo and build a global infrastructure for freedom,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in a statement. “Our investment in Anchorage Digital reflects a shared belief in the importance of secure, transparent and resilient financial systems.
