Stablecoin giant Tether has taken a major step outside its core crypto business, participating in an approximately $81 million funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian deep-tech company developing advanced humanoid robots.
1️⃣ Stablecoin giant Tether is doubling down on its AI investment strategy, participating in an $81 million (€70M) funding round for Generative Bionics, a cutting-edge Italian firm building advanced humanoid robots for industrial scale.
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The funding round valued at €70 million, or about $81 million marks Tether’s strategic entry into the fast-growing humanoid robotics sector. Generative Bionics is a spin-off from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and is led by CEO Daniele Pucci.
The round was led by the CDP Venture Capital AI Fund, with participation from AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, RoboIT, and Tether. According to the official announcement, it represents one of the largest deep-tech investments in Europe focused specifically on humanoid robotics.
The new capital will be used to advance the company’s physical AI systems, conduct industrial validation, and build its first production facility.
Europe Stakes Its Claim in Advanced Humanoid Robotics
Generative Bionics is developing intelligent humanoid robots intended for use across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail.
The company integrates robotics engineering, advanced AI, and human-centric design, enabling robots to safely handle demanding, repetitive, or hazardous tasks.
To accelerate development, approximately 70 engineers from the Italian Institute of Technology will join the company’s technical division. Additional specialists in certification, industrialization, and production will also be added.
Generative Bionics is finalizing its first commercial deployment agreements, expected to be publicly announced in early 2026. The company also plans to debut its first fully functional humanoid robot internationally at CES in Las Vegas.
Tether Deepens Its Diversification Agenda
Tether’s investment is driven by explosive growth forecasts for humanoid robotics. CEO Daniele Pucci cited global projections estimating the sector could exceed €200 billion by 2035 and reach $5 trillion by 2050.
CDP Venture Capital said the project offers a unique opportunity to leverage Italy’s scientific and industrial strengths in emerging robotic technologies.
For Tether, the move is part of a broader diversification strategy beyond stablecoins. The company previously invested nearly €1 billion into Germany’s Neura Robotics and has also expanded into commodity-backed lending.
Tether describes this latest move as its “boldest expansion yet,” signaling a clear shift from purely crypto-native services toward building real-world technology infrastructure.
The partnership aims to position Italy and Europe as a whole in next-generation humanoid robotics, competing with global players such as Tesla and Nvidia.
Generative Bionics’ planned industrial rollout in 2026 will mark a key milestone, transitioning from research-grade prototypes to commercial, real-world deployment.
Meanwhile, rapid advancements in AI continue to influence the digital asset space, driving investor interest in AI-linked cryptocurrencies and opening new opportunities at the intersection of robotics, AI, and blockchain.
