Tether CEO Warns of Coming Apocalypse While Holding $122B in US Treasuries

The Tether stablecoin expansion is drawing attention worldwide. The company is planning to launch another stablecoin, USAT, in the US market. The new stablecoin is pegged to the US dollar at $1 and complies with the 2025 regulations that require more comprehensive oversight and the use of Treasury bills as reserves, according to Bloomberg.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino also discussed how the company is preparing for the coming apocalypse amid the current global geopolitical situation and the risks it poses to traditional institutions.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company is preparing for a “coming apocalypse," focusing on the U.S. for its next expansion plan.

The company is expanding its U.S. operations with a new stablecoin, USAT, and political backing, while holding $122 billion in U.S. Treasuries. pic.twitter.com/fU1ooWltN6

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USDT Dominates Every Region but US as Ardoino Warns Apocalypse Coming

At a conference in San Salvador, Paolo Ardoino said that Tether posted $10 billion in profit last year. It is a massive feat for a company with roughly 300 employees. He also added that Tether holds $122 billion in U.S. Treasuries, making it one of the largest non-government holders.

Tether’s Paolo Ardoino noted that Tether will play a much bigger role in the coming days as traditional systems weaken. The company plans to look beyond stablecoins and expand into other sectors, such as artificial intelligence, crypto infrastructure, media, and energy.

Tether is also accelerating its push into the United States with new projects, like the Tether US stablecoin USAT. This is designed to comply with the latest U.S. stablecoin regulations.

The USDT dominance 2026 is already unmatched globally. The stablecoin has emerged as one of the more accessible ways to hold U.S. dollar value and conduct cross-border payments. With USAT, Tether now plans to capture the U.S. market, attracting new investors.

Additionally, the company now plans to raise more funding to increase its valuation to $500 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies worldwide. Tether also has high gold reserves.

Now that Donald Trump is in power, the White House has become more pro-crypto. Companies, including Tether, likely stand to benefit from the new government policies. According to Bloomberg, an entity named Tether America was one of the donors for Trump’s ballroom project.

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The next few months will be key to Tether’s expansion. It will be interesting to see the adoption rate of the Tether US stablecoin, USAT, alongside the company’s expansion into other sectors. But one thing is clear: Tether Paolo Ardoino understands the market and is well ahead of others in positioning Tether against what the future holds.