Tether has made a strategic $150 million investment in the precious metals platform Gold.com, acquiring a nearly 12% stake as part of its efforts to broaden access to gold in both physical and digital forms. This investment is aimed at strengthening XAU₮, Tether’s gold-backed stablecoin, which is supported by physical gold reserves, and solidifies its position as one of the largest gold-backed cryptocurrencies by market share and global adoption.
Deepening Tether’s Efforts in Digital Gold
As part of this partnership, Gold.com has committed to invest $20 million from the deal’s proceeds into XAU₮, reinforcing the strategic alignment between the two companies. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized, “Our investment in Gold.com reflects our firm belief that gold should be as accessible, transferable, and usable as modern cryptocurrencies, without compromising physical backing or ownership.”
This announcement coincides with Tether’s ongoing efforts to expand its gold reserves, as the company continues to purchase over a ton of gold weekly to support its stablecoins and gold-backed products. Currently, Tether holds approximately 140 tons of physical gold, valued at nearly $23 billion, stored securely in Swiss vaults.
Details of the Deal and Strategic Collaboration
Under the terms of the agreement, Tether will acquire approximately 3.37 million ordinary shares of Gold.com at a discount to current market prices, with the right to nominate a member to the Gold.com board. The two companies also plan to explore additional business initiatives, including promoting Tether’s stablecoins on the Gold.com platform and enabling gold purchases using cryptocurrencies such as USD₮ and XAU₮.
Founded in 1965, Gold.com is a vertically integrated alternative asset platform that offers a wide range of precious metals, rare coins, and collectibles. It operates in both US and international markets, combining traditional bullion expertise with modern digital asset capabilities. Gold.com CEO Greg Roberts stated, “This investment reinforces Gold.com’s legacy of over 60 years and expands our business to include digital gold and stablecoins, beyond traditional bullion”. He added that the capital will enhance the company’s offerings and support innovation in digital asset services.
Global Trends Toward Digitally Representing Physical Assets
This transaction reflects a growing global trend of tokenizing physical commodities, integrating them with digital financial infrastructures powered by blockchain technology. Investors and issuers are increasingly seeking to represent physical assets digitally, facilitating trading, improving liquidity, and enhancing transparency and security for institutional investment.
By expanding its footprint in the tokenized gold market, Tether continues to demonstrate leadership in bridging physical and digital finance. The partnership with Gold.com not only provides investors with secure and regulated access to gold via cryptocurrencies but also reinforces the broader adoption of tokenized physical assets in the global financial ecosystem.
