Tether, Valued at $143 Billion, Ranks Seventh in U.S. Treasury Purchases with $33.1 Billion, Surpassing Several Nations

Tether, valued at $143 billion and the issuer of the stablecoin USDT, has emerged as the seventh-largest buyer of U.S. Treasuries in 2024, according to statements from Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. The company's investment in U.S. Treasuries reached $33.1 billion, surpassing the holdings of several countries including Canada, Taiwan, Mexico, Norway, and Hong Kong.

This significant purchase places Tether ahead of nations like South Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland when combined, highlighting the company's substantial influence in the global financial market. Tether's acquisition of U.S. Treasuries is part of its strategy to back its USDT stablecoin with safe and liquid assets.

Tether's operations extend to serving over 400 million people, predominantly in emerging markets and developing countries, making it the biggest distribution network for the U.S. Dollar in history. The company maintains reserves of approximately $145 billion and reports an annual profit of around $13 billion, all managed by roughly 100 employees.

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