Stablecoin Issuer Tether To Begin Bitcoin Mining Operations In Uruguay
Tether, the company behind the widely popular USD stablecoin, has announced its foray into energy production and sustainable Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay. According to the announcement, Tether’s collaboration wit...
Archive context
Older archive item. Useful for background and entity history, but not a fresh market-moving signal.
Tether, the company behind the widely popular USD stablecoin, has announced its foray into energy production and sustainable Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay. According to the announcement, Tether’s collaboration with a local licensed company marks the company’s expansion into the energy sector as part of its goal to become a global tech leader.
By investing in renewable energy sources, Tether said it aims to support and promote sustainable Bitcoin mining, ensuring a “minimal ecological footprint while upholding the security and integrity of the Bitcoin network.” Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether, emphasized the company's commitment to renewable energy, stating, "Tether is proud to spearhead a movement that combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and financial innovation."
Uruguay has gained recognition as a leader in renewable energy, with an impressive 94% of electricity generation sourced from renewable sources such as wind and solar power according to the announcement. The country's favorable conditions for renewable energy production, including wind farms, solar parks and hydropower projects, make it an ideal location for Tether's sustainable mining operations. The company also stated that Uruguay's robust and reliable grid system further ensures efficient and sustainable mining activities.
Tether is actively seeking experts in the energy sector to join its team and contribute to this innovative project. For more information on Tether's energy initiative and potential career opportunities, interested individuals can visit their website at tether.recruitee.com/energy.
Why this matters
This mining story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
Original source
Read on Bitcoin MagazineRelated market context
Stablecoin issuers have replaced 40% of China’s lost US Treasury demand
Stablecoin issuers are emerging as a new source of demand for US government debt as foreign official holdings lose ground. Tether...
Visa Says Business Payments Now Drive 17% Of Stablecoin-Linked Card Volume
TL;DR Visa says roughly 17% of its stablecoin-linked card volume in fiscal 2026 year-to-date came from business and commercial car...
Fiserv Puts Stablecoin Banking Platform Live With North Dakota Roughrider Coin
TL;DR Fiserv says its digital-asset platform is now live with financial-institution clients. Bank of North Dakota’s dollar-backed...
Circle Pushes Back on MiCA's Bank-Deposit Mandate for Stablecoins
The USDC issuer told the European Commission that MiCA's reserve mandates and concentration caps keep the largest global stablecoi...
Circle Urges EU to Replace Stablecoin Bank-Deposit Mandates
The USDC issuer also wants to preserve cross-border co-issuance and create a recognition route for foreign stablecoins, while cent...
Visa Says Business Programs Drive About 17% of Stablecoin Card Volume
Payment volume across Visa’s stablecoin-linked cards grew nearly 200% year over year in its fiscal second quarter.... Read the ful...