Tether Expands into Commodities Lending with $1.5 Billion Investment
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is moving deeper into commodities lending after committing roughly $1.5 billion to the sector and announcing plans to expand its activities. The allocation represents a notable shift in how the company is deploying capital tied to stablecoin reserves, aiming to generate returns beyond traditional cash and short-term instruments. This development matters because it could increase liquidity and financing capacity in commodities markets while helping Tether enhance yield on reserve assets — potentially supporting USDT’s peg. At the same time, the strategy raises questions about counterparty exposure, concentration risk and the need for transparent disclosures; market participants and regulators will likely watch for more detail on counterparties, collateral quality and risk management as the program scales.