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Tether has been buying metric tons of gold like hotcakes this year, purchasing 26 tons of gold in the third quarter of 2025, which is more than any central bank purchased within that duration. As of late September 2025, the company's total gold holdings are approximately 116 tons, valued at around $14 billion. The majority of that amount is reserved for backing UST, Tether's main stablecoin, which is backed by various assets, including gold. However, 12 tons of that holding are reserved for another digital token issued by the fintech firm: Tether Gold (CRYPTO: XAUT).Image source: Getty Images.Similar to PAX Gold, Tether Gold is a stablecoin, where each token is backed by one troy ounce of gold that is stored in Swiss vaults. It follows the price of gold, often floating around the same price as the metal. Investors can redeem XAUt for physical gold, but they're required to have at least one gold bar's worth, at least 430 XAUt tokens, according to Tether. The gold must also be redeemed in Switzerland since that's where it's stored.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool