According to @paoloardoino, Tether now holds 135 billion dollars in U.S. Treasuries, ranking as the 17th-largest holder of U.S. government debt and surpassing South Korea. Source: Paolo Ardoino on X, Oct 29, 2025. For traders, the reported scale aligns with Tether’s disclosures that U.S. Treasuries are a primary component of USDT reserves, underscoring sizable liquid backing that can support redemption capacity and market liquidity during volatility. Sources: Paolo Ardoino on X, Oct 29, 2025; Tether reserve attestations.