Tether Rakes in $1B Profit While Hoarding $120B in US Treasuries—Because Nothing Says ’Crypto’ Like Playing Banker

Tether’s Q1 numbers just dropped—and surprise, the stablecoin giant is swimming in cash. $1 billion in pure profit, while parking nearly $120 billion in US Treasuries (because why innovate when you can just mimic BlackRock?).

Let’s break it down:

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Profit Machine
: $1B quarterly profit isn’t just a flex—it’s a reminder that stablecoins are the toll booths of crypto.

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T-Bill Obsession
: That $120B Treasury stash? A near-record proof that even crypto’s ’wild west’ loves the safety of Uncle Sam’s debt.

Bottom line: Tether’s playing both sides—decentralized in name, centralized in practice. And winning. (Wall Street, take notes—or just keep shorting Bitcoin.)

• Tether posted over $1B in Q1 2025 profit, supported by strong U.S. Treasury yield returns.
• USD₮ supply rose by $7B as user wallets increased by 46M in Q1, showing rising adoption.
• U.S. Treasury assets reached $120B for Tether, making up most of its backing reserves.

Tether International has released a Q1 2025 attestation report confirming financial success despite challenging crypto market conditions. The stablecoin issuer generated over $1 billion in operating profit, reaching its maximum ever U.S. Treasury holdings, which are near an all-time high of $120 billion. The figures, verified by accounting firm BDO, reflect a growing reliance on government securities for liquidity and reserve strength.

The latest performance indicates a more conservative income stream from Treasury yields than the $4.52 billion profit in Q1 2024, which was driven largely by Bitcoin and gold gains. As of March 31, the firm held assets worth $149.3 billion and liabilities worth $143.7 billion. The company maintains an excess reserve of approximately $5.6 billion, highlighting its interest in risk management through cash-equivalent assets.

Tether just released the attestation for Q1 2025, the first quarter under the regulatory supervision in El Salvador.

Highlights as of 31st March 2025:
* 143.6B total issued USDt.
* 149.3B total assets/reserves.
* 5.6B excess reserves, on top of the 100% reserves in liquid assets… https://t.co/Dqay27kus7 pic.twitter.com/RiOVi31qxs

Stablecoin Circulation and User Growth Expand

USD₮ circulation grew by about $7 billion in Q1 2025, bringing the total supply to nearly $148 billion. During the quarter, the user base adopting stablecoin wallets increased to 46 million, leading to a 13% rise. USD₮ has gained global adoption because of its position as a digital dollar alternative in various economic systems.

Tether attributes its growth to its stablecoin’s liquidity and operational attributes, including liquidity, transparency, and easy accessibility to digital assets. Moreover, 66% of the reserves backing USD₮ are in U.S. Treasuries, with a smaller portion in gold and Bitcoin. The reserves held by Tether in Bitcoin declined to $7.7 billion, down from prior quarters, due to new U.S. regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuers.

Tether’s Regulatory Advances and Strategic Investments

Q1 2025 marked Tether’s first reporting period under regulatory oversight in El Salvador. According to El Salvador’s digital asset framework, the company operates as a licensed stablecoin issuer. The regulatory acknowledgment signifies positive movement in stablecoin legislation throughout the U.S., with the company distributing most of its reserves to government bonds to prepare for future compliance.

Tether makes investments outside its reserve holdings through its subsidiary, Tether Investments. The company has allocated over $2 billion to projects focusing on artificial intelligence, renewable energy, communications, and data infrastructure. The strategic investments made by Tether are not part of USD₮’s reserve backing, although they demonstrate the company’s commitment to emerging technological developments.

CEO Paolo Ardoino said, “We remain focused on delivering trust, transparency, and value to hundreds of millions of users.” While strengthening the US dollar’s digital presence, Tether is building its position within the worldwide digital finance industry through increased Treasury backing and an expanding user base.