Key Takeaways:
- Tether reported record-breaking profits of $5.2 billion in H1 2024 and holds $97.6 billion in US government bonds, surpassing all but 17 global governments.
- Tether’s USDT stablecoin has a market capitalization of approximately $114 billion, backed 1:1 with liquid USD-denominated assets.
- Tether’s total reserves are over $118 billion, with investments in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy, reflecting its diversified portfolio.
Tether announced record-breaking profits of $5.2 billion in the first half of 2024 and a significant stockpile of US government bonds valued at $97.6 billion, placing its Treasury reserve ahead of all but 17 global governments.
Tether’s USDT stablecoin, backed 1:1 with liquid US dollar-denominated assets, has a market capitalization of around $114 billion.
Tether’s total reserves exceed $118 billion, with a consolidated net equity of $11.9 billion as of June 30.
Tether has been investing profits in diverse sectors including AI, biotech, and sustainable energy.
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are rapidly growing, with payments volume surpassing $4 trillion.
The tokenized US Treasury market is predicted to reach $3 billion by the end of 2024, highlighting crypto’s increasing demand for US Treasurys.