Stablecoin Giant Tether Now Holds More US Treasuries Than South Korea and UAE

Core Insights - Tether's US Treasury holdings have reached $135 billion, making it the 17th largest holder of American debt globally, surpassing South Korea [1][2][3] - Tether Gold's market cap has exceeded $2 billion, reflecting the company's strong position in tokenized real-world assets [1][8] Tether's Treasury Holdings - Tether's Treasury holdings have grown significantly, with a notable increase from $65 billion in Q1 2025 to $135 billion, positioning it just behind Brazil in global rankings [2][3] - By Q2 2025, Tether's total Treasury exposure surpassed $127 billion, consisting of $105.5 billion in direct holdings and $21.3 billion in indirect exposure [4] - The GENIUS Act, enacted in July 2025, mandates that most stablecoin reserves be held in low-risk assets like Treasuries, contributing to Tether's accumulation of US debt [4][5] Market Dynamics - The stablecoin market is projected to grow from $270 billion in 2025 to an estimated $2 trillion by 2028, driven by increased adoption among banks and Fortune 500 companies [5] - Tether's holdings now rival those of major economies, indicating the growing influence of stablecoin issuers in global liquidity [6][7] Tether Gold Performance - Tether Gold's market cap reached approximately $2.1 billion, backed by 375,572.297 fine troy ounces of gold, marking a significant increase from $1.44 billion at the end of Q3 2025 [8] - The price of gold surged to $3,858.96 per ounce on September 30, 2025, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical risks, which has bolstered demand for tokenized gold [9]