币界网报道：Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed in The Block's Big Brain podcast that Blackrock Neurotech, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company where Tether holds a majority stake after its $200 million April 2024 investment, plans to rename to avoid confusion with asset manager BlackRock. Ardoino claims the Utah-based firm, founded by BCI pioneers Dr. Florian Solzbacher and Marcus Gerhardt, is currently more advanced than Elon Musk's Neuralink, with over 40 patients already using its technology to control devices via brain signals. While both companies aim to treat neurological disorders initially, Ardoino envisions developing an open-source "brain operating system" within 15-30 years to prevent tech giant dominance, stating "I'm a paranoid guy...I want to ensure everyone plays on an even field." Tether has expanded beyond stablecoins into AI, telecom, and bitcoin mining, generating $13 billion profit in 2024 with over 100,000 BTC ($10B) holdings.