According to the Financial Times, the firm is in talks to invest directly in the gold industry, spanning mining, refining, trading, and royalties. This move would deepen Tether’s connection to one of the oldest stores of value in history while expanding its role beyond digital assets.
The company already holds about $8.7 billion in gold, stored in a Zurich vault, as part of its reserves backing USDT. Earlier this year, Tether also bought a $105 million stake in Elemental Altus, a Toronto-listed gold mining and royalties company. Together, these steps point to a growing belief that gold can complement Bitcoin as a hedge against volatility and inflation.
Why Gold Matters for Tether
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, has argued that gold is safer than any sovereign currency and works as a strong balance to Bitcoin. For investors, the logic is simple. While Bitcoin is often called “digital gold,” its price can swing sharply in short periods. Physical gold, on the other hand, has a track record of holding value through wars, recessions, and market turmoil.
This strategy follows a broader trend among institutions that are mixing traditional and digital assets. For example, central banks bought more than 1,000 metric tons of gold in 2022, the highest on record, as a way to diversify away from the US dollar. By holding both Bitcoin and gold, Tether is positioning itself to appeal to investors who want exposure to assets outside traditional currencies but with different risk profiles.
Stablecoin group Tether holds talks to invest in gold miners https://t.co/UEKenhtsXE
— Financial Times (@FT) September 5, 2025
Tether’s interest in gold also signals its ambition to be more than just a stablecoin issuer. With over $110 billion in USDT circulation, Tether dominates the stablecoin market, serving as a key source of liquidity in crypto trading. However, by investing in gold mining and royalties, the company is building a bridge between digital assets and the physical commodity markets.
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