Catenaa, Thursday, February 12, 2026-Stablecoin issuer Tether said it will invest $150 million in Gold.com Inc., deepening its exposure to physical precious metals as it broadens activity beyond digital tokens.
Tether said Thursday it will initially purchase about $125 million of Gold.com common shares, with an additional $25 million planned following regulatory approval. The investment allows Tether to nominate a member to Gold.com’s board and formalizes a strategic partnership between the two firms.
The deal links Tether’s stablecoin network with Gold.com’s physical bullion operations. The companies said the partnership is intended to connect gold infrastructure with digital settlement and tokenized products, expanding access to gold-linked financial services.
Tether is the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, with more than $185 billion of USDT in circulation. Its reserves are primarily held in cash and cash equivalents such as US Treasuries, though the company has steadily increased exposure to assets it views as stores of value, including bitcoin and gold.
In January, Tether disclosed holdings of nearly 140 tons of gold, valued at more than $23 billion at the time. The company also issues Tether Gold, a token tied to the price of gold that represents more than half of the global gold-backed stablecoin market.
Gold.com said the investment supports expansion across retail and digital offerings, including gold leasing and distribution tied to tokenized products. Founded in 1965, the company operates several direct to consumer precious metals platforms and auction businesses.
The announcement follows Tether’s disclosure last week that it generated $10 billion in net profit in 2025 and held more than $6.3 billion in excess reserves.
