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Tether invested $150 million in Gold.com, gaining board representation
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The move strengthens Tether’s exposure to physical gold and digital gold products
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Tether now holds roughly 140 tons of gold alongside its stablecoin reserves
Expanding Beyond Stablecoins
Stablecoin issuer Tether has agreed to invest $150 million in Gold.com, deepening its exposure to physical precious metals.
The deal includes an initial $125 million purchase of common shares, with an additional $25 million pending regulatory approval. Tether will also be allowed to nominate a board member.
Linking Physical and Digital Gold
Tether said the partnership aims to connect Gold.com’s physical bullion infrastructure with its global digital asset network. The companies plan to build a vertically integrated gold ecosystem spanning retail, custody, and tokenized products.
Tether already issues XAU₮, a gold-backed token that represents ownership of physical gold. The company controls more than half of the gold stablecoin market and holds approximately 140 tons of gold as part of its reserves.
Hard Assets as a Strategic Theme
The investment reinforces Tether’s broader strategy of allocating profits into hard assets like bitcoin and gold. The company reported over $10 billion in net profit in 2025 and maintains excess reserves exceeding $6.3 billion.
Gold.com operates several well-known bullion brands and marketplaces, giving Tether additional distribution channels for digital gold products as demand for inflation hedges grows.
