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Tether Reports $4.5 Billion Profit in 2026 as Bitcoin Holdings Exceed USDT Reserve Buffer

October 30, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Tether has reported $4.5 billion in profit for 2026, according to recent financial disclosures. The company's Bitcoin holdings have grown to the point where they now exceed the excess reserves backing its USDT stablecoin. This has raised questions about the composition and risk profile of Tether's reserve assets.

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