Stablecoin

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According to recent reports, Tether, the stablecoin giant, has made a shocking investment of $91 billion in U.S. Treasury assets. This massive holding elevates Tether to the 19th position among global holders of U.S. Treasury securities, surpassing Germany. 
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 Tether now owns more US Treasuries than Germany moving to #19 ☝️<a href="https://twitter.com/Tether_to?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Tether_to</a> now ranks 19th in the world for holding U.S. Treasury bonds, with $91 billion worth as of March 31st.— MartyParty (@martypartymusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/martypartymusic/status/1792036842541597146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 19, 2024</a>
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Tether’s first quarter 2024 financials have revealed the magnitude of its holdings with respect to bills issued by the US government either directly or indirectly through intermediaries.&nbsp; 
At the close of Q1, Bitcoin held by this blockchain firm was estimated at $5.4 billion as well. As it stands, all-inclusive Tether has made profits worth $4.52 billion courtesy of Paolo Ardoino’s stewardship in that opening quarter. 
The Stablecoin Issuer’s Treasury Position underscores how digital currencies are merging with traditional finance systems. Regulators such as Paul Ryan, former Speaker House insist that “Stablecoin regulation would embed the US Dollar into the global digital economy and create trillions in new demand for US treasury bonds, bills and notes.” 
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 NEW: 🇺🇸 Stablecoin regulation would embed the US Dollar into the global digital economy and create trillions in new demand for US treasury bonds, bills and notes – Former House Speaker Paul Ryan <a href="https://t.co/9Q0G0hxizc" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/9Q0G0hxizc</a>— Radar🚨 (@RadarHits) <a href="https://twitter.com/RadarHits/status/1790695196629373176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 15, 2024</a>
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Where China and Japan are reorganizing their treasury holdings (countries), the rise in Tether signals potential for stablecoins disrupting worldwide markets and cross-border capital flows. In order for the growing economic weight of the crypto sector remain lawful and transparent an effective oversight is necessary. 
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 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/19/kraken-stays-firm-on-tether-support-amid-regulation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kraken Stays Firm on Tether Support Amid Regulation</a> 
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Tether Makes Waves with $91 Billion Treasury Holdings

The Crypto Times

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