Tether Increases Stake in Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer to 21.4%

• Tether now owns 31.9M shares in Bitdeer, totaling 21.4% stake.
• Bitdeer’s SEALMINER A3 chip shows 9.7 J/TH efficiency in trials.
• Bitdeer’s stock drops 50% this year despite tech advancements.

Tether made a substantial financial investment in Bitcoin mining operations. The company currently holds 21.4% in Bitdeer, a leading mining company. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows Tether owns 31.891.689 Class A common shares in Bitdeer.

The recent Tether investment demonstrates its continued commitment to expand in Bitcoin mining, energy-related and artificial intelligence initiatives. The company has made substantial investment across these sectors for portfolio diversification. Tether expands its influence in the crypto mining industry through additional investments in Bitdeer’s mining operation.

Bitdeer aims to implement vertical integration as their business strategy under the leadership of the founder Jihan Wu. The company aims to advance its Bitcoin mining operation by improving its entire chain from chip development to energy management. The company recently launched its SEALMINER A3 mining chip that provides high power efficiency in energy consumption.

The SEALMINER A3 achieved power efficiency results of 9.7 joules per terahash during trial phases. Bitdeer has established a plan to enhance the SEALMINER A4 model into a new version that would improve the power efficiency to 5 J/TH. The development positions the product one of the most energy-efficient ASIC miners available in the market.

Bitdeer’s Technological Innovations

Tether provided financial support to Bitdeer to enable the company to expand its business operations. Bitdeer received $100 million from Tether in May to develop its data center operations. These funds were meant to strengthen Bitdeer’s mining technology and hardware resources.

The company conducted strategic acquisitions besides its investment activities. In June Bitdeer finalized its purchase of semiconductor design firm Desiwe for $140 million. The acquisition strengthens Bitdeer’s capacity to produce powerful mining chips.

Bitdeer launched its SEALMINER A2 Pro series as a new addition to their products portfolio. The A2 Pro series consists of two versions, an air-cooled model and a hydro-cooled design. The two versions deliver improved operational effectiveness and stability to ensure miners obtain reliable and advanced technology.

Impact of Bitdeer’s Innovations

The company utilizes these innovations to maintain its competitive position in the mining industry. The company is focused on innovation, operational efficiency and stability to remain competitive. Bitdeer seeks to develop advanced mining technology to meet the needs of its customers.

The company’s stock prices have faced difficulties despite these technological advancements. The company stock has declined more than 50% in 2025 and currently trades at $10.35 per share. However, Bitdeer is dedicated to improve its infrastructure and mining technology.