Tether Sets Its Sights on Expanding in the Bitcoin Lending Sector

Tether is looking to carve out a role in Cantor Fitzgerald’s Bitcoin financing venture, despite not being mentioned in the firm’s official announcement.

CEO Paolo Ardoino has hinted at ongoing discussions, emphasizing that a partnership would be beneficial for both companies.

Cantor Fitzgerald recently introduced Bitcoin-backed leverage for institutional investors, a move that aligns with Tether’s growing interest in the sector.

Ardoino sees this as an opportunity, citing Tether’s experience in tokenization and Bitcoin-related services. He also highlighted Cantor Fitzgerald’s strong ties with institutional borrowers as a key advantage in potential collaboration.

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Beyond Bitcoin lending, Tether is also positioning itself to influence the stablecoin industry in the U.S. Ardoino argues that USDT plays a critical role in maintaining the dominance of the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. However, competition is heating up with stablecoin alternatives like RLUSD, USDC, and PayPal’s PYUSD aiming to gain market share.

Despite regulatory challenges and emerging rivals, Ardoino remains confident that Tether’s scale and reach will keep it at the forefront of the industry.

Alexander Stefanov