Tether is deepening its commitment to Bitcoin by integrating OCEAN, a decentralized mining pool led by Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. The partnership allows Tether to leverage OCEAN’s open-source DATUM protocol, which empowers miners to create their own block templates, boosting decentralization and censorship resistance across the Bitcoin network.
This strategic move will enable Tether to deploy DATUM Gateway software throughout its global mining operations, including remote and underserved regions like rural Africa. The goal is to maintain high-performance mining capabilities, even in bandwidth-constrained environments, aligning with Tether’s broader mission to fortify Bitcoin against centralizing forces.
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, emphasized the firm’s belief that supporting decentralized Bitcoin mining is essential for the long-term security and resilience of the network. The integration with OCEAN reinforces Tether’s broader investment strategy, which includes increasing its stake in Bitcoin.
Despite recent price volatility, Tether remains confident in Bitcoin’s future. At the beginning of Q2 2025, the company made a bold purchase of 8,888 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 92,646 BTC with an average buy-in of $82,591.34. Analysts view this as a “buy-the-dip” maneuver, showcasing Tether’s unwavering belief in Bitcoin’s long-term value.
Tether's strategic actions reflect a growing institutional trend of aligning with decentralized infrastructure to secure blockchain networks. As Bitcoin continues to face regulatory and centralization pressures, Tether’s investment in decentralized mining through OCEAN and its continued BTC accumulation signals strong institutional support for the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
Gabor Gurbacs, a key voice within the Tether ecosystem, recently predicted a major market cap surge for Bitcoin in the coming years, further highlighting the company’s bullish stance on BTC’s future trajectory.
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