In this episode, Preston and Paolo discuss Tether’s massive $13.7 billion profit, its growing strategic importance, and whether Wall Street banks will enter the stablecoin space.
They also explore Tether’s expansion into AI, real estate, and Brain-Computer Interfaces, alongside its big move to El Salvador. They also discuss what running Tether on Lightning means for payments and the future of tokenized assets in the UAE.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:05 - How Tether achieved $13.7 billion in profits last year.
07:14 - Why Wall Street banks might try to compete in the stablecoin space.
13:11 - The impact of running Tether on the Lightning Network via TAP.
20:07 - Challenges and opportunities in Lightning Network routing.
22:04 - The future of tokenized equity in the UAE and global accessibility.
30:18 - Tether’s massive move to El Salvador and its 70-story building project.
33:32 - How Tether is expanding into AI with DeepSeek and open-source solutions.
35:11 - The role of Reelly Tech in real estate transactions.
41:25 - Why Tether invested $200M in Blackrock Neurotech and its AI SDK strategy.
47:15 - How all these moves fit into Tether’s long-term vision.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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