According to ChainCatcher, citing Cointelegraph, Tether added 14 metric tons of gold in Q2 2026, bringing its total holdings to a record 146 metric tons, valued at approximately $18.8 billion, making it the largest known private holder of gold outside of central banks and governments.
Tether's gold holdings reach 146 tons, becoming the largest private holder.
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Tether’s gold holdings reached 146 tons in Q2 2026, an increase of 14 tons from the previous quarter, according to ChainCatcher. The total value now stands at approximately $18.8 billion, making Tether the largest private holder of gold outside central banks. This move aligns with global CFT measures and positions Tether ahead of MiCA compliance deadlines.
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