Tether seeks a $50 billion valuation and aims for a full audit by the end of 2026.

According to Bloomberg, Tether Holdings SA CEO Paolo Ardoino recently delivered a speech in El Salvador, predicting global geopolitical turmoil and a collapse of the monetary system, stating that Tether is prepared for such scenarios. The company generated over $10 billion in profits last year with only 300 employees, potentially making it the most profitable company per employee globally. Tether has relocated its headquarters to El Salvador and is actively expanding in the U.S. market, having launched the compliant new token USAT in January, intensified lobbying efforts in Washington, and sought external investors at a $500 billion valuation. Tether currently holds over $100 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds, ranking as the 17th largest holder globally. Its investment portfolio spans more than 140 projects across crypto, payments, commodities, media, AI, and energy, and it purchased 70 tons of gold last year. Meanwhile, Tether continues to face criticism as USDT has been used in illicit transactions involving entities such as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; however, Tether states it has cooperated with law enforcement to freeze approximately $4 billion in tokens. The company plans to complete its first full audit by the end of 2026.