- Tether is reportedly giving investors a two-week deadline to commit to a $500 billion valuation round, or risk postponement.
- The ambitious valuation would rank the firm above nearly every major U.S. bank, second only to JPMorgan Chase.
- Separately, the company has hired KPMG to conduct its first full audit of USDT reserves after years of limited attestations.
Tether is applying pressure for investor commitments to a $500 billion valuation fundraising round within two weeks, according to a new report from The Information. The El salvador-based firm, known for the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt (USDT), may delay the capital raise if sufficient demand fails to materialize.
However, this aggressive fundraising push has faced skepticism from investors concerned about the staggering valuation target. Consequently, if offers fall short of expectations, the company is likely to postpone the initiative.
The $500 billion figure would position Tether among global financial giants, exceeding the market capitalization of every U.S. bank except JPMorgan Chase. JPMorgan currently holds a market cap of about $794.55 billion, while Bank of America stands at roughly $352.86 billion, according to financial data.
In late 2023, Bloomberg reported Tether was exploring a raise of up to $20 billion for a roughly 3% stake at this valuation. CEO Paolo Ardoino subsequently confirmed on X that the company was exploring capital from select investors to expand its business lines.
Meanwhile, in a significant transparency move, Tether has reportedly hired KPMG for its first full audit of USDt’s financial statements, the Financial Times revealed. This audit would provide a comprehensive examination of assets and liabilities, going beyond previous reserve snapshots.
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