_ Tether commits 12 per cent stake in Gold.com with an investment of $150 million. As gold reaches 5,000 per ounce, XAU₮ is currently dominating 60 of the $5.5billion gold-backed stable-coin market._
On February, 5, 2026, Tether Investments announced a strategic investment amounting to 150 million dollars in Gold.com. The acquisition provides Tether with a 12% stake in the precious-metals platform. The deal will introduce the Tether-backed digital token, XAU₮, to distribution networks at Gold.com.
The companies are expected to allow people to purchase physical gold using digital currencies, as the official announcement states. USD₮ and USA₮ will be used as payment methods. Regulatory and technical clearance is still in process.
Gold Prices Surge as Tokenization Explodes
Gold prices have recently reached above 5,000 per ounce. The rally also reinforces the position of gold as a safe-haven commodity. Demand is driven up due to macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions in geopolitics.
The stablecoin market backed by gold increased three times over the year. The total market cap increased to more than 5.5 billion dollars as compared to 1.3 billion dollars. XAU₮currently controls over 60 per cent of that market. The token is supported by approximately 140 tonnes of physical gold.
Tether CEO Signals Long-Term Gold Strategy
The CEO of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, reported the investment as a defensive allocation. Ardoino said gold has been at the heart of value retention since time immemorial. He went further to add that exotic exposure to gold secures the users in the face of monetary stresses. The company considers gold a hedge rather than a trade in speculation.
XAU₮ is based on the Digital Asset Issuance Law of El Salvador. One fine Troy ounce of gold is contained in each token. The tokens are associated with the particular London Good Delivery bars. Daily backing reports attest 1:1.
Platform Integration Expands Tokenized Gold Access
The Gold.com collaboration extends XAU₮ to new crypto-native markets. Gold can be stored, moved around, and redeemed online. The right to physical ownership remains the same.
The independent attestation of Tether ensures the complete support of XAU₮. Secure Vaults are allocated physical gold. The bars have different serial numbers, purity ratings, and weight specifications.
Blockchain-based custody solutions are getting more popular among asset managers and sovereign participants. Tokenized gold is becoming an essential practical property. The integration places XAU₮in mainstream adoption.
Tether Investments is based in El Salvador. The company invests in the field of artificial intelligence, financial services, energy, and biotechnology. The portfolio contains strategic interests in commodities and remittances.
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