Tether, the blockchain-enabled platform, has reportedly acquired a 20% stake in German Bitcoin miner Northern Data through an unusual equity deal. The transaction, conducted through an Irish shell company called Damoon, involves Tether buying GPU chips for rental to startups. However, Forbes has highlighted controversies surrounding Northern Data, including purchasing hardware through shell companies and filing erroneous revenue reports. Tether has not responded to requests for comment.
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