Tether backs Anchorage Digital in $100M equity investment
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Tether backs Anchorage Digital in $100M equity investment

A recent investment enhances the partnership between Anchorage and a federally regulated crypto bank, which is gearing up for a significant capital raise in anticipation of a potential IPO. This move signals growing confidence in the crypto sector.


What is USA₮ and why did Tether invest in Anchorage Digital to support it?
USA₮ is a new stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital specifically designed for the U.S. market. Tether invested $100 million in Anchorage Digital to gain access to compliant U.S. banking infrastructure and regulatory oversight. Anchorage Digital is America's first federally chartered digital asset bank, holding a charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which allows it to operate stablecoin issuance under federal supervision. By partnering with Anchorage, Tether gains what is described as "regulatory air cover" and institutional rails to operate within established legal frameworks, rather than attempting to enter American markets through loosely regulated means.
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Why is Anchorage Digital's federal charter significant for this investment?
Anchorage Digital's federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency makes it uniquely positioned as America's first federally regulated digital asset bank. This charter allows Anchorage to offer services including custody, staking, governance, settlement, and stablecoin issuance under federal supervision. For Tether, this partnership provides access to a compliant banking framework at a time when Washington is scrutinizing stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. By working through Anchorage's compliance and custody systems, Tether can operate in a supervised regulatory framework while supporting stablecoin operations, rather than operating outside traditional banking structures. This represents a strategic shift toward regulatory alignment and long-term partnerships with established financial institutions.
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05 February 2026

Cointelegraph.com
Oracle Blockbuster Bond Sale to Spur AI Borrowing Rush, Goldman Says
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Oracle Blockbuster Bond Sale to Spur AI Borrowing Rush, Goldman Says

Oracle's record-setting bond deal has sparked optimism in debt markets, paving the way for other tech giants to raise substantial funds for data-center infrastructure, as noted by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.


What is a hyperscaler in the context of this bond sale?
A hyperscaler refers to large technology companies like Oracle, Meta, Amazon, and others that operate massive data centers and cloud infrastructure at enormous scale to support AI and cloud computing demands, requiring substantial borrowing for expansion.
Sources: [1], [2]
Why is Oracle's bond sale considered a 'blockbuster' and how does it spur an AI borrowing rush?
Oracle's $25 billion bond sale is a 'blockbuster' due to its record size in the high-grade market, successfully attracting strong investor demand despite AI funding anxieties; Goldman Sachs notes it paves the way for other tech giants to raise funds for data-center infrastructure by demonstrating market capacity and reducing supply fears.
Sources: [1], [2]

05 February 2026

Bloomberg Technology
General Technology

BNY's Colton Grant Sees 'Healthy Skepticism' Creeping Into Markets

BNY Wealth CIO Sinead Colton Grant highlights a growing healthy skepticism in markets, viewing Bitcoin as a supercharged tech investment. She expresses that the recent selloff aligns with her expectations during her appearance on Bloomberg The Close.


What does 'healthy skepticism' mean in the context of financial markets?
Healthy skepticism refers to a prudent, balanced caution among investors that prevents excessive optimism or euphoria, allowing for more realistic assessments of market risks and opportunities amid recent selloffs.
Sources: [1]
How does Sinead Colton Grant view Bitcoin as an investment?
Sinead Colton Grant views Bitcoin as a supercharged tech investment, reflecting growing interest in cryptocurrencies as high-risk, high-reward assets similar to volatile technology stocks.
Sources: [1], [2]

05 February 2026

Bloomberg Technology
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