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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure<\/a><\/p>\n Tether, the issuer of the market\u2019s largest stablecoin by trading volume, USDT, is reportedly in discussions to invest in gold mining. The company aims to channel its substantial cryptocurrency profits into the metals market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to a recent Financial Times <\/span>report<\/span><\/a>, Tether is exploring opportunities across the entire gold supply chain, including mining, refining, trading, and royalty companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Paolo Ardoino<\/span><\/a>, Tether\u2019s CEO, has expressed a strong affinity for gold, referring to it as \u201cnatural Bitcoin.\u201d In a speech earlier this year, he articulated a perspective that contrasts with the common view of Bitcoin as \u201cdigital gold,\u201d instead emphasizing that gold represents \u201ca foundational asset.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Per the report, Tether\u2019s interest in <\/span>gold <\/span><\/a>has surprised many within the traditional mining sector, raising questions about the company\u2019s strategy and its potential for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One mining executive remarked on Tether\u2019s unconventional approach, suggesting that while the company appreciates gold, it lacks a clear strategy for navigating this established industry.<\/span><\/p>\n As one of the most profitable entities in the cryptocurrency space, Tether boasts a market capitalization of $168 billion. The company generated $5.7 billion in profits in the first half of this year and is also known as one of the largest holders of US T<\/span>reasuries, earning interest from these investments to support its stablecoin.<\/span><\/p>\n Tether has already made significant strides in the gold market, <\/span>holding <\/span><\/a>$8.7 billion worth of gold bars in a Zurich vault, which serves as collateral for its stablecoin issuance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Recently, Tether Investments, the arm responsible for managing the company\u2019s profits, acquired a minority stake in the gold royalty company Elemental Altus for $105 million. This investment was complemented by an additional $100 million infusion into Elemental following its merger with rival EMX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Juan Sartori, who leads business initiatives at Tether, told the Financial Times that these investments are part of a <\/span>broader strategy<\/span><\/a> to enhance the company\u2019s exposure to gold.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to its investments in gold royalties, the crypto company has also engaged in discussions with Terranova Resources, a gold mining investment vehicle based in the British Virgin Islands, although no deal has materialized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The stablecoin issuer\u2019s foray into gold also includes the <\/span>XAUt token<\/span><\/a>, a cryptocurrency backed by physical gold, though its market presence is relatively modest compared to USDT.<\/span><\/p>\n The report highlights that other firms, such as Blue Gold, are also exploring the intersection of cryptocurrency and gold. The gold mining company plans to introduce digital tokens linked to its future gold output, reflecting a belief that gold-backed tokens could gain global traction.<\/span><\/p>\n The daily chart shows the total crypto market cap valuation at $3.84 trillion. Source: TOTAL on TradingView.com<\/a><\/p>\n Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com<\/span><\/p>\n Editorial Process<\/strong> for bitcoinist is centered on delivering thoroughly researched, accurate, and unbiased content. We uphold strict sourcing standards, and each page undergoes diligent review by our team of top technology experts and seasoned editors. This process ensures the integrity, relevance, and value of our content for our readers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. 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Ad Disclosure Tether, the issuer of the market\u2019s largest stablecoin by trading volume, USDT, is reportedly in discussions to invest in gold mining. The company aims to channel its substantial cryptocurrency profits into the metals market.\u00a0 According to a recent Financial Times report, Tether…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28121"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28123,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28121\/revisions\/28123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Gold As Foundational Asset<\/span><\/h2>\n
Blue Gold Joins Tether In Bridging Crypto And Gold Markets\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n