Tether Eyes €1B Robotics Deal in a Move Beyond Stablecoins

• Tether’s €1B talks with Neura show its move beyond stablecoins to advanced robotics.
• Strong Treasury liquidity is driving new investments in AI compute and hardware.
• Neura seeks to scale cognitive humanoid robots for industry amid growing competition.

Tether is reportedly in advanced discussions to invest €1 billion in Germany’s Neura Robotics, aiming to deepen its hold beyond stablecoins to AI and robotics. The discussions involve both companies and follow Tether’s rising profits, which enable large private-market deals. The move seeks to support Neura’s push into humanoid robot production as demand grows.

Tether Expands Beyond Stablecoins

Tether’s talks with Neura show a broader change that began as its reserves grew. The firm reported more than $135 billion in U.S. Treasury exposure this year, which created strong liquidity. That liquidity supported a new strategy that moves into energy, data systems, AI compute, and robotics.

The Neura discussions are one of Tether’s largest potential steps in this direction. The proposed investment could value Neura between €8 billion and €10 billion. Morgan Stanley works with Neura on the round, while the company also seeks to accelerate production for industrial clients.

This expansion aligns with Tether’s other recent moves. Earlier this year, the company secured access to a 20,000-GPU network for its internal AI research environment. That network aims to support Tether’s open-source machine learning initiative, known as Tether AI, which focuses on decentralized computing tools.

Neura Prepares To Scale Humanoid Robotics 

Neura Robotics, founded in 2019 by David Reger, develops cognitive robotics designed for industrial and commercial tasks. These systems use voice and gesture inputs to operate machines that perform complex work. 

Reger previously said he expects cognitive robotics to become larger than the smartphone industry. The company’s newest humanoid model holds a growing order book worth several billion euros. 

Neura plans to use new funding to increase production as it targets industrial customers like Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron Corp. The firm eventually hopes to expand sales into home-use markets, but focuses on factories first.

Neura last raised €120 million in January from BlueCrest, Lingotto, C4 Ventures, and Volvo Cars Tech Fund. The current round aims to help the company compete in a crowded field that includes projects like Tesla’s Optimus. 

However, analysts note that scaling humanoid robotics requires steady supply chains and stable component sourcing. These challenges form part of the background as Tether evaluates its investment. 

The company’s entry into hardware-focused AI sectors shows how financial infrastructure firms now reach into physical technology. Stablecoin profits now support ventures in robotics, compute systems, and digital-governance tools.

Related: Tether Posts $10B Profit With $135B in US Treasuries in Q3 2025

Tether Wider Infrastructure and New Partnerships

Tether’s technology push also includes moves in digital markets and public infrastructure. It’s Hadron by Tether platform recently signed agreements with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to expand tokenized securities. These deals target new forms of regulated digital assets tied to real-world markets.

Additionally, Tether expanded work with public institutions. It formed a digital-infrastructure partnership with Da Nang in Vietnam to support local systems. This follows its growing interest in building financial and communication networks that support digital-governance tools.

The company also widened its activity in trade finance. Under this unit, Tether loaned $1.5 billion to traders handling goods such as oil, cotton, and wheat. CEO Paolo Ardoino described the division as an important growth area that extends beyond digital assets.

Moreover, Tether broadened its stablecoin offerings. It launched USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning and introduced USAT, a new U.S.-focused stablecoin structured around America’s GENIUS Act requirements. These moves form part of a wider plan to diversify operations across sectors.

Tether’s talks with Neura show how stablecoin profits now fuel large investments. The company’s expanding portfolio connects hardware, compute, energy, and digital infrastructure into one strategy.