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Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced a significant reorganization and expansion strategy aimed at transcending its flagship product. This move <a href="https://tether.io/news/tether-advances-beyond-stablecoins-introduces-new-framework-embracing-core-divisions-to-foster-resilient-future-ready-financial-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">introduces</a> four distinct business divisions—Data, Finance, Power, and Edu—with a focus on broadening its influence and applications in various sectors of technology and finance. 
Paolo Ardoino, CEO, emphasized the strategic pivot: “Thriving together is in our DNA. We disrupted the traditional financial landscape with the world’s first and most trusted stablecoin. Now, we’re daring to kickstart inclusive infrastructure solutions, dismantling traditional systems for fairness,” highlighting the company’s vision for a future-oriented financial system. 
<h2 id="the-4-new-divisions-of-tether">The 4 New Divisions Of Tether</h2> 
Tether Data, the Strategic Investments in Technology Division, aims to push the boundaries of digital possibilities through significant ventures and investments in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and peer-to-peer platforms. This division has already made its mark with investments in <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/building-bitcoin-powerhouse-tether-govt-of-georgia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">Holepunch</a>, a platform that has pioneered advanced P2P technologies like Keet and Pear Runtime, and Northern Data Group, a leader in AI technology. 
Tether Finance, serving as the Digital Asset Services Division, will continue to support and expand upon Tether’s stablecoin offerings while also developing new blockchain-based financial infrastructures. Among its upcoming projects is a digital asset <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/ripple-cto-on-how-the-xrp-ledger-is-powering-asset-tokenization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">tokenization</a> platform expected to facilitate mainstream digital asset adoption. 
Besides USDT, the company also manages a variety of other stablecoins, such as the Euro-denominated EURT (EURT), the offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH₮), the gold-backed Tether Gold (XAU₮), among others. 
In addition, they have been actively acquiring Bitcoin over the past, purchasing 8,888 BTC for $618 million in late March 2024. Currently, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings amount to 75,354 BTC, which were acquired at an average price of $30,305 each. 
Tether Power focuses on sustainable Bitcoin Mining and Energy. This <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/tether-cto-new-details-bitcoin-mining-software/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">division is committed</a> to environmentally responsible Bitcoin mining practices, aiming to align with global sustainability goals while maintaining the integrity of the Bitcoin network. 
Lastly, Tether Edu, the Digital Education and Advancement Transformation Division, is dedicated to enhancing global access to digital education, particularly in blockchain and peer-to-peer technologies. Edu supports various educational initiatives and public-private partnerships, including the noteworthy <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/lugano-city-accepts-bitcoin-and-usdt-for-taxes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">Plan B project in Lugano</a> and investments in the Academy of Digital Industries. 
Tether’s expansion into diverse sectors represents a paradigm shift from being primarily a stablecoin provider to a multi-faceted organization aiming at inclusivity and technological empowerment. This strategic realignment not only diversifies the company’s operational focus but also sets a precedent in the digital asset industry for companies aiming to contribute holistically to a future-proof financial ecosystem. 
At press time, Bitcoin traded at $62,067. 
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