The Hidden Market Makers Behind the Gold Surge: This Crypto Firm Earning Billions Annually Has Amassed 140 Tons of Gold
The article reveals that Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has accumulated approximately 140 tons of physical gold, valued at around $23 billion, making it one of the largest private holders of gold globally—surpassing many national reserves. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, announced ambitions to become one of the world’s top “gold central banks.” The company has been aggressively purchasing gold since 2025, acquiring over 70 tons last year alone, significantly influencing gold's price surge.
Tether’s gold is stored in a secure Swiss vault, and the firm is expanding its influence by hiring seasoned metal market executives, investing in gold mining royalties, and launching a gold-backed stablecoin, XAU₮, which dominates the tokenized gold market.
The company’s aggressive accumulation is backed by substantial profits—$15 billion in net income in 2025—driven primarily by interest from its vast holdings of U.S. Treasuries and strategic Bitcoin investments. Tether is expanding its reach with a new federally regulated stablecoin, USAT, targeting the U.S. market. Its growing influence in both traditional finance and crypto has positioned it as a major, albeit controversial, force in global markets.
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