Crypto: Tether surpasses South Korea with 127 billion dollars in Treasury bonds
Sat Aug 02 2025 ▪ 4 min read
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Tether is no longer playing in the minor leagues. The issuer of USDT becomes the 18th largest global holder of U.S. Treasury bonds, alongside states. And this is no small detail. Tether surpasses South Korea, a G20 member, with 127 billion dollars in U.S. Treasury bonds held. Yes, you read that right. A company originating in crypto surpasses an industrial state in state obligations.
In summary
Tether holds 127 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds, ahead of South Korea.
The stablecoin USDT explodes with 26 billion issued in 2025.
The crypto becomes a key player in global finance.
A sovereign portfolio for a crypto company
In its second quarter 2025 certification report, Tether positions itself to claim first place in the mining race by revealing impressive progress: 127 billion dollars in Treasury bonds, of which 105.5 billion in direct exposure and 21.3 billion through indirect instruments. In three months, it is a net increase of 7 billion dollars, confirming the group's steady growth dynamics.
$USDT
#thether
Sat Aug 02 2025 ▪ 4 min read
Learn more ▪ Stablecoin
Tether is no longer playing in the minor leagues. The issuer of USDT becomes the 18th largest global holder of U.S. Treasury bonds, alongside states. And this is no small detail. Tether surpasses South Korea, a G20 member, with 127 billion dollars in U.S. Treasury bonds held. Yes, you read that right. A company originating in crypto surpasses an industrial state in state obligations.
In summary
Tether holds 127 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds, ahead of South Korea.
The stablecoin USDT explodes with 26 billion issued in 2025.
The crypto becomes a key player in global finance.
A sovereign portfolio for a crypto company
In its second quarter 2025 certification report, Tether positions itself to claim first place in the mining race by revealing impressive progress: 127 billion dollars in Treasury bonds, of which 105.5 billion in direct exposure and 21.3 billion through indirect instruments. In three months, it is a net increase of 7 billion dollars, confirming the group's steady growth dynamics.
$USDT
#thether