Tether, a cryptocurrency firm known for its stablecoin USDT, has made a significant investment of $1.16 billion into German startup Neura Robotics. This marks the company’s first major foray into the robotics and AI sector beyond digital assets. The move signals a shift in Tether’s strategy toward physical infrastructure in the future. Neura Robotics is developing humanoid robots with the aim of achieving consumer adoption by 2030. CEO Paolo Ardoino believes this investment is about building infrastructure for the next decade, not just about money. The impact on cryptocurrency markets so far has been negligible, with no immediate changes observed in prices or Tether’s USDT activities. However, the deal has prompted discussions within the financial community regarding how it will affect Tether’s long-term strategy and its potential influence on other digital asset companies to follow suit.