{"id":20312,"date":"2024-12-21T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sikaoer.com\/tether-invests-775-million-in-rumble-following-youtube-rivals-bitcoin-push\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T08:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T13:12:00","slug":"tether-invests-775-million-in-rumble-following-youtube-rivals-bitcoin-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sikaoer.com\/tether-invests-775-million-in-rumble-following-youtube-rivals-bitcoin-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Tether Invests $775 Million in Rumble Following YouTube Rival’s Bitcoin Push"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Stablecoin issuer Tether announced on Friday that it is investing $775 million in streaming video platform Rumble, a rival to YouTube that bills itself as an anti-censorship platform.<\/p>\n

The company behind the USDT stablecoin called the deal a \u201cdefinitive agreement,\u201d and it would begin with a primary investment of $250 million in cash.<\/p>\n

The deal, Tether said, will see the cryptocurrency company ultimately receive 103.3 million shares of Rumble common stock. Rumble CEO Chris Pavolski will retain a controlling stake in the streaming platform. At $7.50 per share of common stock, Tether\u2019s $775 million investment in Rumble is expected to close in early 2025.<\/p>\n

Following the announcement, Rumble\u2019s RUM stock rose 40.75% in after-hours trading and is currently priced at $10.57, according to MarketWatch.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2013 by technology entrepreneur Chris Pavlovksi, Rumble is a video streaming platform focused on free speech. It has become a popular alternative to YouTube for conservative and far-right content creators.<\/p>\n

\u201cTether\u2019s investment in Rumble reflects our shared values of decentralization, independence, transparency, and the fundamental right to free expression,\u201d Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in a statement. \u201cIn today\u2019s world, legacy media has increasingly eroded trust, creating an opportunity for platforms like Rumble to offer a credible, uncensored alternative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tether and Rumble did not immediately respond to requests for comment by Decrypt.<\/p>\n

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BREAKING NEWS: Rumble Announces $775 Million Strategic Investment from Tether<\/p>\n

“Beyond our initial shareholder stake, Tether intends to drive towards a meaningful advertising, cloud, and crypto payment solutions relationship with Rumble.\u201d – @paoloardoino pic.twitter.com\/eDm2O8GIyY<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rumble 🏴‍☠️ (@rumblevideo) December 20, 2024<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI truly believe Tether is the perfect partner that can put a rocket pack on the back of Rumble as we prepare for our next phase of growth,\u201d Rumble chairman and CEO Chris Pavlovski said in a statement.<\/p>\n

In November, Rumble\u2019s Board of Directors approved the creation of a Bitcoin reserve as the price of BTC climbed toward $100,000. Rumble said the company plans to purchase up to $20 million in Bitcoin, joining other publicly traded companies, including MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital Holdings, and Tesla that have added Bitcoin to their balance sheets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that the world is still in the early stages of the adoption of Bitcoin, which has recently accelerated with the election of a crypto-friendly U.S. presidential administration and increased institutional adoption,\u201d Pavlovski said at the time. \u201cUnlike any government-issued currency, Bitcoin is not subject to dilution through endless money-printing, enabling it to be a valuable inflation hedge and an excellent addition to our treasury.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edited by Andrew Hayward<\/p>\n

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