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Tether Gold Tops $2 Billion as Tokenized Bullion Gains Momentum

Swiss‑vault backing with redemption rights is bolstering investor confidence in on‑chain gold.

Overview

  • XAUT’s market value has moved beyond $2 billion, reaching roughly $2.1 billion by late October as gold set new highs.
  • Tether reports more than 375,000 fine troy ounces of bullion (about 11.6 tons) held in Switzerland backing the token on a 1:1 basis.
  • The product is issued by TG Commodities under El Salvador’s digital‑asset framework, with London Good Delivery standards and redemption to a Swiss address.
  • Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino cites surging retail demand in emerging markets and growing institutional interest as key drivers of the expansion.
  • Sector data show a tokenized‑gold market near $3.72 billion in total value, with PAX Gold around $1.31 billion and further capacity reported for additional XAUT issuance.