Altcoins News
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Tether made $10 billion last year. The stablecoin giant's massive profit comes as the company now holds $141 billion in U.S.
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The profit numbers match Tether's wild expansion in 2025, when USDT issuance jumped by $50 billion throughout the year.
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Tether's $20 billion portfolio in AI and biotech didn't drive earnings this year. Instead, profits came from favorable interest rates on those massive Treasury holdings.
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Market watchers question how liquid Tether's gold and Bitcoin reserves really are if crypto crashes hard. The company says it's got over $6.
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In Europe, Tether runs USDT without a proper license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules. The company basically operates in a gray zone there. In the U.S.
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So Tether launched USAT on January 30, 2026 - an onshore asset designed to satisfy U.S. regulators. The dual approach shows how Tether's trying to keep its 60.
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Ardoino stressed the company's commitment to staying on top during that January briefing. He said adapting to regulatory changes is "vital for sustained growth" as governments…
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That $141 billion Treasury position draws serious attention from both investors and regulators. Tether's role as a major U.S.
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The numbers keep growing despite the scrutiny. Tether's reserves hit $193 billion as interest rates stayed favorable for Treasury investments.
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USDT dominance across global markets remains strong, especially in regions where banking infrastructure can't handle cross-border payments efficiently.
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Tether's spokesperson declined to comment on long-term strategy for Treasury holdings or potential regulatory shifts ahead.
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For now, the company sits in an unusual spot - holding more U.S. debt than many small countries while operating a crypto token that Washington regulators eye with suspicion.
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Tether's Treasury holdings now rival those of major financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds. JPMorgan Chase holds approximately $150 billion in U.S.
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Banking regulators have started paying closer attention to non-traditional Treasury holders like Tether.
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