Coin Bureau - Why Is Tether Buying Billions In Gold?

"Gold’s rally has melted faces over the last couple of years. But while most have been fixated on the gold chart, Tether has been stacking bullion in the background like a mid-tier central bank.

The stablecoin issuer has become a gold whale, looking to turn itself into a force in the gold market. But how much gold does Tether have? And what are its plans for expansion into the industry?

In this video, we dig into how big Tether’s gold bet really is, what it means for USDT holders, and why it could reshape both gold and crypto. Whether you’re a gold bug or a crypto-purist, this is one video you cannot afford to miss."

~ Coin Bureau

Stablecoin issuer Tether has accumulated a massive amount of gold, with holdings rivalling those of mid-tier central banks, making it one of the largest private sector holders of bullion on the planet. This accumulation, partially backing its USDT stablecoin and its tokenized gold product XAUT, signifies a strategic shift to diversify its reserves beyond US treasuries and a move to become a major player in the gold industry through infrastructure investments in gold royalty and streaming companies. While some see this diversification as a hedge against fiat debasement and banking system risk, critics, including S&P Global, view the growing inclusion of volatile assets like Bitcoin and gold as increasing the risk profile of USDT's reserves, urging greater transparency from the company. Regardless of the controversy, Tether's strategy hardwires a central bank-scale exposure to gold right into the heart of the crypto market, establishing a new and significant dynamic for both the precious metals and stablecoin sectors.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:04 Tether’s Gold Holdings
5:20 The Tether Gold Token (XAUT)
9:18 Tether In The Gold Industry
13:29 Tether Criticism Bubbles Up
17:56 Market Impact

Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzvLx2spHuE

Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.