Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has recently disclosed its investment in the Series A funding round of the Academy of Digital Industries, a prominent educational platform based in Georgia. This investment is part of Tether's ongoing financial commitment to bolster education about blockchain, bitcoin, stablecoins, and P2P technologies, as stated by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.
Tether's Foray into the Educational Sector
Tether's partnership with the Academy provides the Georgian platform with an opportunity to leverage the stablecoin issuer’s global network and expertise. This collaboration aims to introduce students to Bitcoin, stablecoins, AI, and P2P technologies.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino expressed that this investment and collaboration with the Academy of Digital Industries underscore Tether's commitment to promoting financial freedom and global innovation. He emphasized, "Tether is a staunch advocate for financial freedom, freedom of communications, and freedom of education. High-quality, accessible, and unbiased education is a crucial pillar for humanity's future."
In a statement on X, Ardoino declared Tether's entry into the educational sector, stating, "This is Real World Education, not just another set of blockchain and defi courses."
In addition to the partnership, Tether announced the completion of an educational program called "Mastering the Blockchain." This initiative, the first of its kind in Georgia, was made possible through a collaboration with the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology (GITA) and the Business and Technology University.