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Tether, the issuer of the USDT cryptocurrency, has funded a $45 million crude oil transaction using 670,000 barrels from the Middle East, expanding beyond the stablecoin market and into global trade finance, an industry worth $10 trillion. Additionally, it plans to branch into other financial sectors like venture capital, bitcoin mining, and artificial intelligence. The strategic move into oil represents a diversification from Tether’s stablecoin focus, which earned a net profit of $7.7 billion this year primarily from their $80 billion U.S. Treasury bills.

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Tether announced its investment sector financed a crude oil transaction worth $45 million using 670,000 barrels from the Middle East. This move is part of Tether’s plans to move beyond its influence in the stablecoin market and make a significant entry into the global trade finance industry, which is worth an estimated $10 trillion. This industry is crucial in reducing risk for cross-border transactions and facilitating international trade and commerce.

The company, which is the issuer of the popular USDT cryptocurrency, has also revealed its intentions to expand its reach into other financial sectors including venture capital, bitcoin mining, and artificial intelligence. Tether’s stablecoin, USDT, is fundamental in cryptocurrency trading and has seen increasing use in emerging economies for payments and savings.

This strategic move into the oil business represents a diversification of the company’s portfolio, which until now has largely focused on stablecoin issuance. Tether’s hugely successful business model has thus far generated a net profit of $7.7 billion this year, largely from their $80 billion stockpile of U.S. Treasury bills. Future plans involve investing in bitcoin mining, startups, A.I., and energy production.

Despite a recent report from the Wall Street Journal alleging Tether is under investigation for violations of sanctions and anti-money-laundering laws, the company has denied the allegations. Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino stated in a recent interview with CoinDesk that the company respects American sanctions and aims to continue as a major buyer of U.S. debt.