Tether Gold completed a Big Four audit by KPMG, which physically counted every gold bar in Swiss vaults and confirmed $2.25B in reserves with a clean opinion, as announced by Paolo Ardoino.

Tether completes largest inaugural financial audit as KPMG physically counts every gold bar, confirming full reserves without custodian reliance.

Tether adds 6 tonnes gold, hitting record 132 tonnes worth $19.8 billion, doubling holdings in 12 months amid stablecoin reserves growth.

Tether acquires over 6 tons of gold in Q1 2026, lifting holdings to $19.8 billion or 132 tons, enhancing stablecoin asset backing amid Bitcoin market volatility.

Central banks hold 17-18% of all mined gold, over 38,000 tons, signaling strong institutional demand for hard assets amid BTC price predictions.

According to @simplykashif, Tether now holds over $23 billion in gold reserves, equivalent to approximately 148 tonnes. This positions Tether among the world's top 30 gold holders, surpassing countries like Australia, UAE, South Korea, Qatar, and Greece. The move highlights Tether's strategy to diversify its reserves and strengthen its backing, which could influence investor confidence in its stablecoin offerings.

According to @ag_dwf, DWF Labs’ gold trading arm delivered 1 kg of 999.9 gold and plans in 2026 to scale gold trading operations, expand gold reserves, and launch retail delivery starting from 1 kg. Source: @ag_dwf on X, Jan 5, 2026. The post also states there are additional real-world asset initiatives planned for 2026, indicating a broader RWA buildout roadmap. Source: @ag_dwf on X, Jan 5, 2026.

According to @caprioleio, Tether is the world's largest gold holder outside central banks and holds more gold than Bitcoin, underscoring its growing dominance across crypto and commodities. Source: @caprioleio on X, Nov 27, 2025. For trading, monitor USDT liquidity shifts, BTC volatility, and BTC–XAU correlation for any reaction to this claim. Source: @caprioleio on X, Nov 27, 2025. The post highlights potential cross-asset flow effects whereby Tether’s gold exposure could influence crypto market risk appetite and stablecoin dominance. Source: @caprioleio on X, Nov 27, 2025.