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Tether Expands Participation in Juventus: What Does This Mean for the Club and the Crypto World?

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has just strengthened its ties with Juventus, increasing its stake in the club to 10.12% of the share capital, as officially announced. In addition, the company now holds 6.18% of the voting rights, consolidating its presence in Italian football after initially acquiring 8.2% of the shares in 2023.

The decision reflects Tether's strategic commitment to the sport, aligning itself with a globally recognized brand, even in a challenging moment for the club. Juventus, owner of 36 national titles and two Champions League titles, is experiencing below-expected performance on the field – currently in 5th place in Serie A.

For Tether, the investment goes beyond football: it is an opportunity to strengthen its image and explore synergies between cryptocurrencies and the sports universe. Juventus, in turn, gains a financially robust partner amid a backdrop of economic uncertainties in sports.

There is speculation that Tether could drive Web3 and tokenization projects within the club, such as NFTs or even a future official "fan token."

The connection between crypto and football is not new (see PSG and Manchester City), but Tether's increasing influence draws attention for its disruptive potential.

As Juventus seeks to return to its glory days, Tether signals that its game is long-term. The crypto market and sports are becoming increasingly interconnected – and this partnership could be just the beginning.

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Paulinho Sacramento
Communicator, Graphic Analyst, fintech enthusiast and intelligent automation, AI, crypto assets, blockchain technology and CEO of Cine Crypto

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