Tether’s Hadron Partners With First Data and BKN301 for Saudi Arabia Tokenization
Stablecoins
Tether reported a net operating profit of approximately $1.50 billion for the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by its holdings in U.S. Treasuries and repo agreements. The company's total assets reached a valuation of $187.75 billion, reflecting significant growth in its reserve base. Additionally, Tether Gold (XAUT) saw a 9.5% increase in total holdings during the same period, even as the market price of gold experienced a 14.1% decline. On-chain data from Whale Alert tracked a substantial transfer of 500 million USDT from Binance’s hot wallet to the Tether treasury. Meanwhile, trading volume for the KRW-USDT pair on the Upbit exchange surged to nearly 140 million USDT on July 29, representing a significant increase from previous levels. These developments highlight the continued expansion of Tether's reserve management and the growing liquidity of its stablecoin products in regional markets. The financial performance underscores the role of traditional debt instruments in supporting the stability and scale of the Tether ecosystem.
Key points
- ▸Tether generated $1.50 billion in net operating profit during Q2 2026.
- ▸Total assets under management for Tether reached $187.75 billion.
- ▸Tether Gold (XAUT) holdings increased by 9.5% despite gold price volatility.
- ▸Upbit KRW-USDT daily trading volume spiked to approximately 140 million USDT.
Background
Tether is the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market capitalization, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The company maintains reserves consisting of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury bills, and other assets to back the circulating supply of its tokens. Tether Gold (XAUT) is a separate digital asset issued by the company, where each token represents ownership of one fine troy ounce of physical gold stored in Swiss vaults.
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