Tether is expanding its push into AI and robotics by joining a €70 million funding round for Generative Bionics, a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology developing “Physical AI” humanoid systems. These robots are designed to operate in human environments and handle heavy, repetitive tasks traditional robotic arms struggle with.

The investment strengthens Tether’s strategy of backing digital and physical infrastructure, following its moves into brain–computer interfaces and large-scale GPU projects. Generative Bionics plans its first production-ready deployments in 2026 across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail.

The deal comes just weeks after S&P Global downgraded USDT’s stability score, a decision Tether called outdated. The company has also reportedly been in talks to invest in Neura Robotics at a ~$10 billion valuation.