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Paolo Ardoino
Italy Self-Made
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Cryptocurrency
- Industry
- Finance & Investments
- Residence
Biography
Paolo Ardoino is CEO of crypto firm Tether.
Ardoino worked as a computer programmer before joining Tether's sister company, Bitfinex, as a senior software developer in 2014.
The biggest stablecoin issuer, Tether generated more than $10 billion in profit in 2025, largely from interest on the reserves backing USDT.
Ardoino owns an estimated 19% stake in the business.