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Tether raises Juventus stake above 10%

  • Tether Investments S.A. de C.V.—the investment arm of the crypto firm—now holds a 6.18% voting stake in Juventus.
  • Tether initially acquired an 8.2% stake in the Italian football giant in February.
  • The stablecoin giant, which posted a $13 billion profit last year, has been deploying capital across a range of sectors.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has expanded its stake in Juventus Football Club to more than 10%, deepening its involvement with one of Europe’s most storied football institutions.

The move underscores Tether’s broader investment strategy that spans digital assets, media, and now, elite sports.

Tether Investments S.A. de C.V.—the investment arm of the crypto firm—now holds a 6.18% voting stake in Juventus, giving it a combined equity interest exceeding 10%.

Tether initially acquired an 8.2% stake in the Italian football giant in February.

Juventus, founded in 1897 and with 36 Italian league titles to its name, remains a powerhouse in both Italian and European football.

The club’s ownership structure now includes Tether as a key shareholder, placing it in a position to influence strategic direction.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino framed the investment as a long-term strategic partnership rather than a simple capital deployment.

“We believe Juventus is uniquely positioned to lead both on the field and in embracing technology that can elevate fan engagement, digital experiences, and financial resilience.”

The company also expressed willingness to participate in future capital infusions to preserve and enhance its ownership position.

Tether’s broader investment activity

The Juventus deal is part of a broader wave of investments by Tether.

The stablecoin giant, which posted a $13 billion profit last year, has been deploying capital across a range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, bitcoin mining, and agriculture.

The firm recently partnered with SoftBank, Bitfinex, and Cantor Fitzgerald’s Brandon Lutnick to form a $3 billion crypto acquisition vehicle.

It has also ramped up its presence in Bitcoin mining, deploying hashrate to Ocean’s mining pool and purchasing 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025.

Tether’s Bitcoin holdings now stand at 95,721 BTC, worth roughly $8.89 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Beyond crypto, Tether is making moves in media and digital content. It recently invested €10 million in Italian media firm Be Water and injected $775 million into Canadian video platform Rumble, which has since integrated Tether’s USDT wallet support.

While some analysts point to Tether’s recent investment spree as a hedge against US dollar weakness amid global macroeconomic shifts and rising protectionism, others see it as a calculated bid to secure influence across decentralized finance, infrastructure, and consumer engagement platforms.

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Mantle price outlook amid $400M anchor investment in MI4 Fund

  • Mantle has announced a new Index Four Fund (MI4) with Securitize as tokenization partner.
  • Mantle Treasury is the anchor investor, committing $400 million to the venture.
  • With this development, what’s the price outlook for $MNT?

Mantle ($MNT), the native token of the Mantle ecosystem, is drawing attention following a significant $400 million anchor investment from Mantle Treasury into the Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund.

This institutional-grade fund, launched in partnership with Securitize, aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance.

Mantle’s MI4 Fund will offer diversified exposure to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (50%), Ethereum (26.5%), Solana (8.5%), and stablecoins (15%).

The fund’s tokenization feature enables on-chain liquidity and composability, positioning MI4 as a potential “S&P 500 of crypto.”

New fund boosts Mantle’s ecosystem appeal

The MI4 Fund, backed by Mantle Treasury’s substantial commitment, could be a massive venture and game-changer for the ecosystem.

Approved via a governance proposal by the Mantle DAO, the $400 million investment provides seed capital to enhance initial assets under management (AUM) and liquidity.

The fund’s focus on yield-bearing tokens like mETH, bbSOL, and sUSDe offers investors staking returns, appealing to both crypto-native and traditional investors.

Mantle’s broader ecosystem, including Mantle Network and mETH Protocol, continues to drive scalability and capital efficiency, with over $2 billion in total value locked (TVL).

This robust infrastructure, coupled with the MI4 launch, strengthens Mantle’s position as a leader in on-chain finance, potentially increasing demand for MNT as a governance and utility token.

Mantle price performance and prediction

In the past 24 hours, $MNT has traded to highs of $0.70, up from lows of $0.68.

The gains have come amid the partnership news, with bulls recovering from -2.7% to about +1% at the time of writing.

Over the past week, MNT has traded flat, while extending a 16% decline over the past month. Technically, the token is now testing its 100-day moving average as a support level.

A successful hold above this threshold could open the door for a short-term rebound, with potential upside targets near $0.78 and $0.83.

Long-term, analysts are optimistic, with some projecting a breakout to $5 if $MNT clears the $1.40 resistance, forming an ascending triangle on the weekly chart—a potential 7x gain from current levels.

The MI4 Fund’s institutional backing and Mantle’s ecosystem growth could catalyze this rally, though macroeconomic factors and crypto market sentiment remain key variables.

The $400 million investment in MI4 underscores Mantle’s ambition to redefine decentralized finance.

While short-term price fluctuations persist, the token’s fundamentals and technical setup suggest a promising outlook for $MNT in 2025.

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Shaquille O’Neal reaches settlement in FTX lawsuit

  • O’Neal was among several high-profile celebrities and athletes accused of endorsing FTX.
  • Other celebrities named in similar legal actions include NFL quarterback Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
  • This is O’Neal’s second high-profile crypto-related settlement in recent months.

Shaquille O’Neal has reached a confidential settlement with investors who alleged losses tied to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, according to an April 23 filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

The terms of the agreement remain confidential, with specific details expected to be disclosed once plaintiffs file for preliminary court approval.

O’Neal was among several high-profile celebrities and athletes accused of endorsing FTX and allegedly contributing to investor losses through promotional activity prior to the exchange’s bankruptcy.

The lawsuit is part of a broader multidistrict litigation seeking up to $21 billion in damages from FTX insiders, advisers, and promoters—an amount that far exceeds the $9.2 billion expected to be available through the ongoing bankruptcy process.

Celebrity promoters under scrutiny

Other celebrities named in similar legal actions include NFL quarterback Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, investor Kevin O’Leary, former NBA player Udonis Haslem, baseball legend David Ortiz, and tennis star Naomi Osaka.

All were accused of lending credibility to FTX in promotional campaigns, allegedly misleading retail investors.

O’Neal initially drew headlines in the case for evading service of legal documents, with plaintiffs’ attorneys accusing him of “running from the lawsuit.”

Legal teams reportedly spent months attempting to serve him, even attempting delivery during NBA broadcasts and at his residences.

Settlement follows NFT legal resolution

This is O’Neal’s second high-profile crypto-related settlement in recent months.

He recently agreed to pay $11 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning his role in promoting the Astrals NFT project, a Solana-based initiative featuring 10,000 NFTs, a metaverse called Astralworld, and a governance token known as Galaxy.

That lawsuit alleged the NFTs were unregistered securities and that O’Neal misled investors through his endorsements.

He was served in that case during a May 2023 NBA playoff game at Miami’s Kaseya Center—formerly named FTX Arena.  

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