Tether Invests in Rumble to Support Free Speech

Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has made a $775 million investment in Rumble, a video-sharing platform positioning itself as an alternative to YouTube. Known for its stance on free speech, Rumble has drawn attention from various industries, including the cryptocurrency space.

On December 20, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared his perspective on the investment through an X post, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting technologies and organizations that promote independence and societal resilience. “Tether deeply believes in the fundamental values of freedom of speech and financial freedom,” Ardoino stated, adding that the collaboration aligns with Tether’s broader mission to empower individuals.

The partnership between Tether and Rumble is set to explore opportunities in advertising, cloud infrastructure, and crypto payment solutions. Ardoino expressed confidence in Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, and the platform’s vision, signaling optimism for the collaboration’s potential to expand Rumble’s reach.

Pavlovski, in his own X post, made it clear that Rumble is not shying away from competition with larger platforms. “YouTube, lookout. I’m coming for your monopolistic market share globally,” he declared. His bold statement reflects Rumble’s ambition to carve out a larger space in the video-sharing market.

Rumble’s recent moves have underscored its growing interest in cryptocurrency. In November, the company announced it would add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, following poll Pavlovski posted on X to engage his audience about the decision. This development hints at the platform’s intent to integrate crypto into its business strategy, aligning well with Tether’s expertise in digital currencies.

The announcement of Tether’s investment had an immediate impact on Rumble’s stock. Following the news, shares of Rumble (RUM) surged by 50% in after-hours trading, signaling strong market confidence in the partnership.