Commodities
Tether has deployed roughly $1.5 billion into commodities lending and says it intends to scale up operations in the sector. The move signals a push to diversify income sources beyond traditional crypto markets.
Tether has committed about $1.5 billion to commodities lending and says it will expand those activities, signaling a strategic move to diversify how it deploys reserves backing USDT. The shift could boost yield generation but may invite closer regulatory and market scrutiny.
Silver rallied back above $50, becoming the top-performing traditional asset this year with a 58% gain, while Bitcoin managed roughly 30% year-to-date. Traders and investors are re-evaluating allocations as safe-haven and macro forces reshuffle relative performance between commodities and crypto.
The latest bill passed on May 29, 2025, introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital commodities, defining them as digital assets reliant on blockchain technology. This marks a significant step toward clearer regulations in the crypto space.
Tether has acquired 70% of Adecoagro for $600 million to embed its USDT stablecoin into global commodities trade, aiming to speed up cross-border payments and reduce costs. This move highlights growing crypto integration into physical assets and real-world markets.