Tether Acquires Minority Stake in Juventus Football Club
The stablecoin giant aims to integrate emerging technologies with the sports industry following its strategic investment in the Italian soccer club.
- Tether, the company behind the $140 billion USDT stablecoin, has acquired a minority stake in Italian soccer club Juventus FC.
- Juventus shares rose by up to 4.7% following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the move.
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized plans to merge digital assets, AI, and biotech with the sports industry to drive innovation.
- Juventus, historically controlled by the Agnelli family, has faced financial challenges and recently reported a €200 million loss for the fiscal year ending June 30.
- The investment aligns with Tether's broader strategy of diversifying its portfolio, which includes ventures in AI, biotech, and other emerging technologies.