‍Tether Invests in Humanoid Robotics Startup Generative Bionics Tether, issuer of the largest stablecoin, has participated in a €70 million funding round for Italian robotics startup Generative Bionics. This move diversifies Tether's portfolio into "Physical AI" and strengthens global digital and physical infrastructure. Generative Bionics, a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology, will use the funds for industrial testing and production, aiming to deploy Italian-made humanoid robots in sectors like manufacturing and healthcare by early 2026. The company plans to debut its robot at CES 2026. The investment occurs amid significant growth in the humanoid robotics market, with projections estimating its value at $5 trillion by 2050.

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Tether Dives Into Humanoid Robotics with Generative Bionics Investment

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‍CFTC Approves Bitcoin & Ethereum as Collateral for Derivatives The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USDC to be used as margin collateral for regulated derivatives. This initiative aims to integrate digital assets into supervised U.S. markets. Participating firms must adhere to strict safeguards, including weekly reporting. The CFTC also issued new guidance for tokenized real-world assets, reinforcing its technology-neutral stance. This marks a significant step in the evolving U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies.

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CFTC Greenlights Bitcoin & Ethereum as Collateral for Derivatives

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a landmark pilot program that permits the use of tokenized digital assets as marg...