Tether, the leading stablecoin entity within the crypto sphere, has spotlighted its substantial stake in U.S. treasury bonds, elucidating its profound influence on the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In a recently published exposition titled "Tether USDT and U.S. Treasury Dynamics," the firm disclosed its substantial holdings of nearly $73 billion in U.S. debt, whether held directly, indirectly, or deployed as collateral in reverse repo operations. This positions Tether as the 22nd largest holder of U.S. Treasuries, surpassing nations such as the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Australia, and Spain, as affirmed by Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino.
For Tether, this stance establishes a significant trust threshold within the U.S. economic framework. The company advocates the pivotal role of national debt bonds as "globally recognized reserve assets underpinning international capital markets," even amidst fluctuating interest fueled by geopolitical tensions.
While China and various other nations have divested considerable portions of U.S. debt over the past six years, Tether contends that digital dollars function as a sort of "call option" on the U.S. economy and its debt. The clamor for dollars promptly translates into a burgeoning demand for U.S. treasuries, destined to serve as collateral for the issued USDT stablecoins.
Tether expounds on its pivotal role as a purveyor of dollar-equivalent USDT tokens across burgeoning markets worldwide. This not only bolsters the financial robustness of the U.S. but also extends a veritable "lifeline" to nations grappling with inflation and devaluation of their fiat currencies, such as Venezuela and Argentina.
As the appetite for dollar-pegged stablecoins burgeons across diverse jurisdictions, the issuance of USDT is poised to escalate to meet this escalating demand. Consequently, the requisition for U.S. debt to underpin these tokens as collateral is slated for a corresponding surge.
In Tether's own words:
Tether stands uniquely positioned to create an unprecedented wellspring of demand for treasuries while concurrently fortifying the global standing of the U.S. dollar. As foreign acquisitions of treasuries dwindle and the issuance of U.S. debt is projected to rise, Tether is primed to lend vital support to both U.S. and global financial stability.
