Tether has invested in Web3-based Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund II. According to the official announcement, on 26th December, Tether, the company that issues the largest stablecoin in the world, has invested a new venture capital fund into Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund II (Offshore) ISA, a segregated account of Digital Array ISAC Ltd.
The VC funding comes at a time when the entire crypto market has seen a fall in capital raising and funding, making the investment by Tether slightly contrary to market trends.
Where Will The Funding Be used?
The money will be used to support businesses who are implementing payment innovations using Tether’s stablecoin and to support projects that make use of Holepunch technology.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and CSO of Holepunch, shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, the need for resilient technology to safeguard our freedoms has never been more crucial.”
He adds, “We are proud to partner with Arcanum Capital to stand at the forefront of empowering people with the tools and knowledge to protect their sovereignty.”
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James McDowall, Managing Partner of Arcanum Capital, also commented on the partnership, saying, “We are honored to have Tether as a founding investor in our second fund. Their contribution not only signals a strong vote of confidence in us as asset managers, but also validates our unique mission and approach. Our passion lies in the transformative technologies we invest in, and we are proud to have Tether alongside us in supporting this mission.”
Arcanum Capital Chooses Luganodes As Blockchain Infra Provider
Luganodes, the fastest-growing blockchain infrastructure provider in the world, has been chosen by Arcanum Capital as their preferred staking partner and has been made a Limited Partner in The Fund.
Luganodes’ technical know-how, unwavering staking infrastructure, and exclusive access to deal flow will be combined with Arcanum’s demonstrated research and thesis-driven investment methodology in this strategic relationship.
Tether Previous Investments
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer has been investing heavily in startups and firms n order to row exponentially. Previously, Tether consented to pay $7.50 for around 103.3 million shares of Rumble, for a total of $775 million.
Additionally, Tether had also invested in European stablecoin provider StablR to drive regional adoption.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino had disclosed that the company plans to invest more than $1 billion in a number of transactions over the course of the upcoming year. The company will concentrate on biotech, artificial intelligence (AI), and alternative financial infrastructure through its venture arm, Tether Investments.
Investors in the market will now keenly keep an eye out for Tether’s further investments against the backdrop of a rather slow capital investment trend in the market.