Tether Posts $13 Billion Profit in 2024, Surpassing AI Rivals’ Losses

The stablecoin issuer’s earnings outpace combined $10 billion losses from OpenAI and Anthropic, highlighting contrasting fortunes in tech and crypto sectors.

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Summary

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, reported a $13 billion profit in 2024. This figure exceeded the combined $10 billion losses of artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic, despite their revenues of $3.7 billion and $1 billion, respectively. The contrast underscores differing financial trajectories between the cryptocurrency and AI industries during the year.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar, to minimize volatility.
  • USDT: Tether’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, widely used in cryptocurrency trading.
  • Profit: The financial gain achieved when revenues exceed expenses over a given period.