Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has secured investment from top-tier global capital. Market news confirmed on September 28 that SoftBank Group and ARK Investment Management have officially participated in its latest financing round, marking another major entry of traditional institutional capital into the crypto finance sector.

The financing adopts a private placement model, with Tether planning to sell a 3% stake for a total fundraising scale of USD 20 billion. Upon completion, the company’s valuation will exceed USD 500 billion, setting a new industry record for stablecoin enterprises. As the core infrastructure of the crypto market, Tether’s USDT dominates the global stablecoin market and serves as a fundamental carrier for crypto transactions and cross-border capital flows, maintaining stable cash flow and profitability for a long time.

The participation of industry giants demonstrates mainstream capital’s long-term optimism about compliant crypto finance and digital payment tracks. After rounds of global regulatory rectification, the crypto industry has completed major market clearance, highlighting the scarcity of leading compliant enterprises. The investment from SoftBank and ARK will not only provide sufficient funds for Tether’s global compliant layout but also accelerate the integration of stablecoins into the traditional financial system. Industry insiders believe with increasing institutional participation and improved global crypto regulations, the stablecoin industry will phase out disorderly growth and enter a standardized, institutionalized era, further advancing digital financial innovation.