According to Cointelegraph, stablecoin issuer Tether added 14 metric tons of gold to its holdings in the second quarter of 2026, raising its total gold reserves to 146 metric tons, with a value of approximately $18.8 billion at current prices—a record high.
Tether Holds 146 Tons of Gold, Becoming the Largest Private Holder Outside Central Banks
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Tether added 14 tons of gold in Q2 2026, increasing its total holdings to 146 tons, valued at $1.88 billion. The move aligns with CFT measures and coincides with MiCA’s upcoming overhaul of regulatory standards. The reserves are stored in secure vaults and are fully audited. Tether’s gold strategy reflects a broader trend among stablecoins to diversify collateral under evolving compliance frameworks.
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