Tether Adding 150 Staff as USDT Hits $185B Market Cap

February 9, 2026 Brazen Crypto Team Tether 0

The company is recruiting AI filmmakers in Italy, venture associates in the UAE, and regulatory specialists in Ghana and Brazil.

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The USDT issuer plans to expand its workforce by 50% over 18 months as rising profits fund technology development and strategic investments across multiple sectors.

Tether has grown to roughly 300 employees and will add 150 more positions, primarily engineers, according to the Financial Times report. The company is recruiting AI filmmakers in Italy, venture associates in the UAE, and regulatory specialists in Ghana and Brazil.

The stablecoin’s market capitalization climbed to approximately $185 billion from $140 billion a year earlier. Strong USDT adoption supported the expansion as the company deployed profits into hiring and investments.

CEO Paolo Ardoino outlined plans for a “freedom tech stack” spanning finance, communications, intelligence, and energy at a recent San Salvador conference. The vision encompasses technology ventures in robotics, satellites, and artificial intelligence.

Investments range from South American agriculture to the Italian football club Juventus. Tether put roughly $775 million into Rumble, which launched a non-custodial crypto wallet embedded in its video platform last month.

The company deepened metals exposure with a $150 million investment in Gold(dot)com as part of efforts to anchor digital assets with physical reserves. A separate $100 million investment in Anchorage Digital strengthened ties with U.S.-regulated crypto infrastructure.


Competition intensifies from rivals such as Circle, which completed a public listing last year. Regulators continue to scrutinize stablecoin reserves and compliance standards across the industry.

Tether has pursued regulatory footholds outside the United States, including in Abu Dhabi Global Market. The expansion accelerates as the company builds its presence in jurisdictions developing digital asset frameworks.

LinkedIn job postings show hiring extends beyond engineering to include specialized roles across regions. The recruitment drive reflects Tether’s strategy to scale operations while diversifying into sectors beyond payments infrastructure.

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