Bitcoin News Today: Tether Posts $4.9B Q2 Profit, Surpasses South Korea in US Treasury Holdings

Tether, the issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin USDT, reported a record $4.9 billion in net profits for the second quarter of 2025, bringing its year-to-date earnings to $5.7 billion. This strong financial performance was verified through a financial attestation by BDO, a leading global accounting firm. The results reflect a 9.6% year-over-year increase in revenue and underscore Tether’s growing dominance in the stablecoin market. The company’s lead over the second-largest stablecoin is now a $100 billion gap, according to its CEO, Paolo Ardoino, who emphasized that USDt growth is “accelerating, leading the market” [1].

During Q2, Tether issued $13.4 billion in new USDT, pushing the total circulating supply beyond $157 billion, a $20 billion increase since the beginning of 2025. This surge in issuance highlights the stablecoin’s increasing adoption among crypto markets, institutions, and global users seeking stable and reliable digital assets. Tether also injected $20 billion in liquidity in the first half of the year, further solidifying its role in supporting digital financial infrastructure [3].

The company’s reserve assets continue to grow, with Tether holding a total of $162.5 billion in verified assets as of Q2. A significant portion of these reserves—$127 billion—comes in the form of U.S. Treasuries. This includes $105.5 billion in direct holdings and $21.3 billion in indirect holdings, up by $8 billion from Q1 2025. Tether now ranks among the largest global holders of U.S. debt, surpassing South Korea as the 18th largest U.S. Treasury holder [5].

In addition to U.S. Treasuries, Tether’s reserves also include Bitcoin and gold, which contribute to its overall financial backing. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted the importance of these diversified reserves in building trust in the stablecoin’s value proposition. “Q2 2025 affirms what markets have been telling us all year, trust in Tether is accelerating,” he said [6]. The company has already allocated $4 billion for U.S. initiatives and is preparing to launch a new venture tailored for the competitive U.S. financial market, including potentially expanding into tokenized assets and other financial instruments [1].

As Tether moves forward with its U.S. expansion, it faces a highly regulated financial landscape but also one of the most efficient in the world. The company’s strategic move into the U.S. signals a broader ambition to strengthen its global footprint and solidify its leadership in the stablecoin and fintech sectors. With robust reserves and strong profitability, Tether appears well-positioned to navigate the evolving regulatory environment while maintaining its market dominance [10].

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[1] Tether Reports $4.9B Net Profit in Q2, Invested $4B in U.S. (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/31/tether-reports-usd4-9b-net-profit-in-q2-invested-usd4b-in-u-s-initiatives)

[2] Bitcoin News Today: Tether Posts $4.9 Billion Q2 Profit (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-tether-posts-4-9-billion-q2-profit-regulatory-shifts-2508/)

[3] Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) on Thursday released its Q2 2025 attestation, showing the company added over $13.4 billion in USDT during the quarter. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tether-posts-4-9b-profit-153302133.html)

[4] Tether Q2 2025: $4.9B Profit and $162.5B in Verified Total (https://www.xt.com/en/blog/post/tether-q2-2025-4-9b-profit-and-162-5b-in-verified-total-assets)

[5] Tether Reports $4.9B Q2 Profit, Becomes One of Largest (https://coinpedia.org/news/tether-reports-4-9b-q2-profit-becomes-one-of-largest-u-s-treasury-holders/)

[6] Tether CEO Reveals $127B Treasuries, $20B USD₮ Growth (https://coinfomania.com/tether-ceo-reveals-127b-treasuries-20b-usd%E2%82%AE-growth/)

[7] Tether Surpasses South Korea as 18th Largest US (https://www.ainvest.com/news/tether-surpasses-south-korea-18th-largest-treasury-holder-277-profit-surge-2508/)

[8] Tether Posts $4.9 Billion Profit Backed by Strong Reserve (https://coincentral.com/tether-posts-4-9-billion-profit-backed-by-strong-reserve-strategy/)

[9] Tether adds $20B liquidity in H1, boosts US debt holdings (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1002649-20250801)

[10] Tether Posts Record $4.9B Profit | Launchy (https://launchy.app/newsletter/tether-posts-record-4-9b-profit)