Tether has announced a $250,000 donation to OpenSats, a public charity focused on supporting open-source Bitcoin projects. The funds will be directed towards developer grants, research, privacy tools, and educational initiatives to enhance Bitcoin's accessibility and resilience. OpenSats has committed to allocating the entire grant to its grantees, with operational costs covered separately. The donation was revealed on October 16, 2025, by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and OpenSats co-founder Matt Odell.