**Tether's Strategic Moves in Crypto and Finance**
- Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 2025, valued at around $750 million. This adds to its substantial holdings of 100,521 BTC, worth $8.46 billion.
- Despite potential US regulations that could require asset adjustments, Tether disputes claims from JP Morgan, arguing the proposed laws are not yet finalized.
- Tether's 2024 profits reached $13 billion, making it a major investor in US Treasurys and ventures like Juventus FC and media company Be Water.
- USDt remains the top stablecoin, with a supply nearing 148 billion, potentially driving market growth toward a $1 trillion stablecoin supply by 2025.