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Tether Drives Robotics' "iPhone Moment" by Investing $1.16 Billion in Humanoid Robots

Tether Drives Robotics' "iPhone Moment" by Investing $1.16 Billion in Humanoid Robots

Bitget-RWA2025/11/17 06:32
By:Bitget-RWA

- Tether , issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, plans to lead a €1 billion investment in Neura Robotics, a German humanoid-robotics firm, valuing it at €8-10 billion as part of its AI and automation expansion. - The move aligns with Tether's strategy to diversify its $135 billion in U.S. Treasury reserves and $12 billion in gold into high-growth technologies like AI and robotics. - Neura Robotics, aiming to scale to 5 million units by 2030, has already secured €1 billion in pre-orders and $140 million

Tether Holdings Ltd., the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to spearhead a €1 billion ($1.16 billion) investment in German humanoid robotics startup Neura Robotics, marking a significant move into artificial intelligence and automation.

, which could value Neura between €8 billion and €10 billion, represents one of the most notable forays by a crypto-focused business into the fast-evolving robotics industry.

This initiative fits with Tether’s ongoing efforts to broaden its massive reserves beyond cryptocurrencies. Having earned more than $10 billion in profit in the first nine months of 2025, Tether has been actively channeling funds into AI infrastructure, energy ventures, and commodity lending.

highlights its intent to deploy its substantial liquidity—supported by $135 billion in U.S. Treasuries and $12 billion in gold—into innovative, high-growth sectors.

Tether Drives Robotics'
Neura Robotics, established in 2019, is building intelligent humanoid robots for industrial and commercial use, aiming to ramp up production to 5 million units by 2030. The company has already locked in €1 billion in advance orders from clients such as Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron Corp., and from backers including BlueCrest and Volvo Cars Tech Fund. CEO David Reger has compared Neura’s ambitions to creating an “iPhone moment” for robotics, envisioning humanoid robots as the next major leap in consumer technology.

Tether’s involvement in the field increases competition with established names like Tesla, which is also pursuing large-scale production of general-purpose robots. The stablecoin leader’s backing could help Neura accelerate its path to market, offering vital funding to expand manufacturing and enhance its AI-driven robotics platform.

CEO Paolo Ardoino, who has promoted decentralized AI through an internal innovation team called Tether AI, sees the investment as part of a broader strategy to build a comprehensive ecosystem. and digital infrastructure, including a partnership with Da Nang city in Vietnam.

Although the agreement has not been finalized, insiders suggest it demonstrates Tether’s strong belief in emerging technologies. At the same time, the company is seeking $20 billion in new funding at a possible $500 billion valuation and is increasing its investments in

mining and data center expansion. Experts caution, however, that scaling up humanoid robotics presents major technical and supply chain challenges, especially as competitors like Tesla’s Optimus and Chinese firms Unitree and Figure AI make progress.

Tether’s move into robotics underscores the growing intersection between crypto finance and traditional tech innovation.

and private equity funds focus on AI-powered hardware, Tether’s strategy could open the door for additional cross-sector investments, changing how digital asset companies invest in the real-world economy.

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