Tether's next big bet is on AI, says CEO Paolo Ardoino

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  • Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino discusses the growth of USDT, Tether’s vision for AI, and more.

Episode 30 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.

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Paolo Ardoino is the CEO of Tether.

In this episode, Ardoino discusses the strategic vision of Tether and its expansion into new business units, including AI and education.

The current market cap of Tether's primary product USDT is hovering around $110 billion.

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OUTLINE
00:00 Tether & Disintermediation
08:12 Tether’s New Strategies
17:44 Macroeconomics & USDT Growth
21:07 Tether’s Reserves
25:00 Tether Gold
27:22 AI Revolution
33:07 Tether’s AI Division
38:30 Tokenized RWAs
43:47 Closing Thoughts


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About Author

Davis Quinton is the Director of Podcasts at The Block and runs our flagship podcast called The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro. Since joining The Block as an 'intern' in early 2022, he has worked closely with leaders across departments to translate The Block's written content into engaging multimedia formats. He holds a degree in Social Research & Public Policy from New York University in Abu Dhabi and is based in Sydney, Australia.