Tether’s US Treasuries Now Exceed South Korea’s Holdings

Coinomedia2025/08/01 16:40

By:Aurelien SageAurelien Sage

Tether now holds $127B in US Treasuries, overtaking South Korea. Could Saudi Arabia be next in line?Could Saudi Arabia Be Next?Stablecoins’ Rising Role in Global Finance

Bitget offers one-stop trading for cryptocurrencies, stocks, and gold. Trade now!

A welcome pack worth 6200 USDT for new users! Sign up now!

Tether holds $127 billion in US Treasuries
Surpasses South Korea in global rankings
Might soon surpass Saudi Arabia’s holdings

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, now holds a staggering $127 billion in US Treasuries. This amount puts it ahead of South Korea in the global ranking of US debt holders, marking a significant milestone not just for the company but for the entire crypto ecosystem.

The figure comes from Tether’s latest attestation reports and market analysis, showcasing the company’s strategy of backing USDT with liquid, low-risk assets. US Treasuries make up the majority of Tether’s reserves, providing users with confidence in the stability of their digital dollar holdings.

South Korea, previously ahead of Tether, currently holds just under $126 billion in US Treasuries. The flipping of this position demonstrates how influential stablecoin issuers have become in global finance.

Could Saudi Arabia Be Next?

Tether’s $127 billion holding places it close to Saudi Arabia, which owns roughly $135 billion in US Treasuries. If Tether’s growth continues at its current pace, it could overtake Saudi Arabia within a quarter or two.

This shift highlights a growing trend: private crypto firms are becoming powerful financial players, managing assets that rival those of entire nations. It also underscores the increasing role of stablecoins in global liquidity, dollar demand, and monetary flows.

Such a concentration of US debt in the hands of a private crypto firm raises questions about regulatory oversight and the long-term sustainability of these holdings. Still, the momentum Tether has built shows no sign of slowing down.

📊 BIG: Tether holds $127B in US Treasuries, surpassing South Korea.

Will it flip Saudi Arabia soon? pic.twitter.com/YFVZ9XnCJR
— Cointelegraph () August 1, 2025

Stablecoins’ Rising Role in Global Finance

Tether’s expansion reflects the broader rise of stablecoins as tools for global trade, remittances, and investment. As demand for USDT grows, so does the need to back it with reliable, dollar-denominated assets.

US Treasuries offer the safety and liquidity Tether needs to maintain confidence among users. With over 70% of its reserves in Treasuries, Tether is positioning itself not just as a crypto company, but as a major financial institution with real-world influence.

Read Also :

Michael Saylor Defends Owning 3-7% of Bitcoin Supply
UK FCA to Allow Retail Access to Crypto ETNs from October
Ethereum Surges 66% in July, Outpacing May’s Gains
Tether’s US Treasuries Now Exceed South Korea’s Holdings

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

Understand the market, then trade.

Bitget offers one-stop trading for cryptocurrencies, stocks, and gold.

Trade now！

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester believes that inflation pressures have spread beyond the energy sector, with AI investments and tariffs driving up costs. To prevent high inflation from becoming entrenched in the economy, she suggests that the Federal Reserve should consider smaller, quicker, and more frequent rate adjustments, rather than waiting for inflation pressures to accumulate and then taking larger actions. She did not explicitly support an interest rate hike in October, emphasizing policy transparency: explaining the response mechanism does not equate to committing to a specific rate path.

华尔街见闻•2026/10/12 20:42

Will the US cancel 20-year Treasury bonds? BNP Paribas: It may trigger market panic; Citibank: Positioning 20-year bonds to outperform 10-year bonds

There are market rumors that the U.S. Treasury is considering cutting back or canceling the issuance of 20-year Treasury bonds, which were reinstated in 2020. The yield on 20-year bonds has long been higher than both 10-year and 30-year bonds, resulting in a "hump" in the yield curve and higher financing costs. The market is closely watching this Friday’s routine survey questionnaire, as well as whether a clear signal will be released in the quarterly refunding statement on November 4. Citi suggests positioning in advance, but BNP Paribas warns that such a move could be interpreted as a panic signal that policy tools have been exhausted.

华尔街见闻•2026/10/12 20:41