Giancarlo Devasini, founder of Tether, is recognized as Ticino's wealthiest individual, with assets estimated between $7 and $9.2 billion. Living incognito in Lugano, he has become a pivotal figure in the cryptocurrency market, particularly through USDT, Tether's stablecoin, which boasts a capitalization exceeding $142 billion and serves as a crucial tool for international payments. Despite his influence, Devasini remains elusive, rarely engaging with the media.