Tether CEO snubs IPO, says $515B valuation is ’a bit bearish’
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that the company has no plans to go public, following Circle's recent IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. Ardoino mentioned that a speculative valuation of $515 billion, suggested by Artemis CEO Jon Ma, might actually be low given Tether's growing treasury of Bitcoin and gold. Ardoino described the $515 billion figure as a 'beautiful number' but indicated it could be 'a bit bearish' considering the company's assets. He expressed excitement for Tether's future growth, highlighting its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, alongside rival Circle, known for its USDC stablecoin. On April 24, it was revealed that Tether would acquire a majority stake in Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin treasury company, which has quickly become a major holder of Bitcoin. Ardoino's views reflect confidence in Tether's financial positioning and ongoing potential in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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