Tether

Tether, founded in 2014 by Bitcoin enthusiasts and early adopters, issues fiat-backed stablecoins. Its flagship token, USD₮, was the first digital token pegged 1-to-1 to the US dollar, and is used for trading, remittances and as a store of value in regions affected by hyperinflation and economic instability. The company positions its work as part of a broader move towards a more open and accessible financial system.

USD₮ is the largest stablecoin by volume and serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Beyond the token, Tether operates as a set of verticals: Tether Finance covers financial products and services; Tether Power covers energy and infrastructure initiatives aimed at self-sustainability; Tether Data covers data-related technologies; Tether Education covers education initiatives; and Tether Evo covers forward-looking technologies, including artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces.

The company is fully remote, with a globally distributed team working from every corner of the world. Its stated ethos centres on financial freedom, decentralisation and transparency, with a mission of helping individuals, communities, cities and nations become self-sustainable and independent. Industry verticals span cryptocurrency and digital assets, payments, energy, data infrastructure, education, remittances and emerging technology.