Tether quietly stacked 27 tons of gold, now it’s wiring $150M to sell it to crypto users
Tether invested $150 million for a stake in Gold.com to integrate its XAU token, aiming to offer crypto users a direct path to gold exposure.Summary
Tether has made a $150 million investment to acquire approximately 12% of Gold.com, a retail precious-metals marketplace. This strategic move is intended to integrate Tether's gold-backed token, XAU t, directly into Gold.com's platform, creating a seamless 'last-mile' product. This allows USDT holders to purchase tokenized gold or physical bullion without leaving the crypto payment loop, addressing the growing demand for on-chain hedges during market volatility, especially as gold prices surge. Tether has also been accumulating physical gold, reportedly stacking 27 metric tons in Q4 2025, signaling its intent to treat gold as a core reserve asset alongside USDT. The success of this venture hinges on Gold.com's ability to clearly articulate ownership, custody, and redemption rights for XAU t, bridging the gap between traditional gold buyers and the crypto ecosystem.
(Source：CryptoSlate)