Tether Gold reserves climb 59% since year-end as XAU₮ backing hits record $3.44 billion

Customer holdings of Tether Gold grew 73% since the start of 2026, with holders adding more than 9 tonnes of gold equivalent despite price volatility. Physical reserves rose 59%, from 520,089 fine troy ounces (16.2 tonnes) at end-2025 to 827,418 ounces (about 25.7 tonnes), while total reserve value climbed 53% to a record US$3.44 billion. Reserves are Swiss-vaulted, London Good Delivery quality, and 1:1 backed, with 2,057 bars of 12.5kg plus smaller units. Issuer TG Commodities is regulated under El Salvador's Digital Asset Issuance Law. CEO Paolo Ardoino cited a World Gold Council estimate of US$700 billion in potential digital gold demand.

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