Tether To Hire 150 New Employees Globally Over Next 18 Months

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Tether to grow staff by 50 percent, reaching 450 employees globally in 18 months
USDT’s market cap rose from $140B to $185B in one year
Tether invested $775M in Rumble and $150M in Gold.com
Tether hiring roles in AI, compliance, and ventures across four continents

Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, plans to expand its global workforce by 150 employees over the next 18 months. The hiring move follows steady revenue growth and an ongoing investment strategy that spans multiple sectors and regions, according to the Financial Times.

Tether Expands Workforce Amid Global Growth Plans

Tether has announced plans to increase its team by 150 people over the next 18 months, according to the Financial Times. The company currently has about 300 employees and seeks to grow by 50 percent. This hiring initiative comes as part of a larger strategy to broaden operations and investments worldwide.

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Tether is pushing beyond its roots as a crypto infrastructure provider to become a diversified group.
The company now holds around 140 investments, employs roughly 300 staff, and plans to hire 150 more.
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The expansion includes hiring engineers and professionals in non-technical roles. Positions listed include AI filmmakers in Italy, regulatory experts in Ghana and Brazil, and venture associates in the UAE. These job postings suggest a wide regional focus and an effort to build specialized teams.

Surge in USDT Adoption Supports Hiring Strategy

The hiring push follows steady growth in USDT, the stablecoin issued by Tether. According to The Block, the stablecoin’s market capitalization rose to around $185 billion from approximately $140 billion the previous year. This rise has supported the company’s continued investment in infrastructure, hiring, and new technologies.

The company has also worked to grow outside the United States. It has increased its presence in international markets such as the Abu Dhabi Global Market. These moves support its broader strategy to operate in more stable regulatory environments.

Investment Portfolio Grows Across Industries

Tether’s investments span multiple sectors, including technology, agriculture, energy, and media. The Financial Times reported that the company has backed ventures ranging from South American agriculture to Italian football club Juventus. Tether has also made major investments in companies with blockchain and digital infrastructure interests.

One of its recent investments was $775 million in Rumble, a video streaming platform. Rumble has introduced a non-custodial crypto wallet to its service. Tether has also invested $100 million in Anchorage Digital, which supports U.S.-regulated crypto infrastructure. In the energy and metals sectors, the firm allocated $150 million to Gold.com.

Freedom Tech Stack and International Hiring Plans

At a recent conference in San Salvador, CEO Paolo Ardoino described Tether’s vision of a “freedom tech stack.” This includes tools in finance, communication, energy, and data. The expansion supports this broader vision by combining core engineering talent with specialists in various industries.

Tether’s job listings on LinkedIn point to a strategy aimed at combining financial innovation with technology and global reach. With roles in countries across Europe, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company is forming a multi-skilled, globally distributed workforce.