According to Cointelegraph, Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has unveiled its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting substantial exposure to US Treasurys and a notable operating profit. The report reveals that Tether's assets include $98.5 billion in direct US Treasury bills, supplemented by over $23 billion through repurchase agreements and other cash-equivalent assets. This financial disclosure underscores Tether's significant involvement in the US Treasury market.
The announcement also details Tether's reserve holdings, indicating $5.6 billion in excess reserves for its USDt (USDT) stablecoin, a decrease from $7.1 billion in the previous quarter of 2024. As of May 1, the stablecoin boasts a market capitalization of $149 billion. The circulating supply of USDT increased by approximately $7 billion in Q1, accompanied by a 46 million rise in user wallets. Tether's strategic investments continue to be funded by its excess capital, with over $2 billion allocated to sectors such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, peer-to-peer communications, and data infrastructure.
The stablecoin market remains predominantly dominated by tokens pegged to the US dollar, with USDT and Circle’s USDC collectively holding an 87% market share. The US Treasury's Q1 2025 report forecasts the market cap for dollar-backed stablecoins to potentially reach $2 trillion by 2028. However, European Union officials have expressed concerns regarding the risks associated with overreliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins. The Bank of Italy has warned that disruptions in the stablecoin market or the underlying bonds could have significant repercussions for other sectors of the global financial system. These developments highlight the growing influence and potential risks associated with stablecoins in the global financial landscape.
