Tokenized Gold Market Hits $2.88B as Bullion Prices Set New Record Highs

Tether plans to raise funds for a new treasury focused on tokenized gold, collaborating with crypto miner financing firm Antalpha to stockpile Tether Gold (XAUT).

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Summary

Tether has partnered with crypto miner financing firm Antalpha to raise at least $200 million for a digital asset treasury focused on tokenized gold. The treasury would hold Tether Gold (XAUT), a blockchain-based token backed by physical gold. This follows Tether’s recent investments in Bitcoin treasury company XXI Capital and a growing interest in digital assets beyond USDT stablecoin.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tether Gold (XAUT): A tokenized gold offering by Tether, backed by physical gold reserves held in a Swiss vault, enabling digital transactions backed by the value of gold.
  • Tokenized Gold: Digital tokens backed by physical gold reserves, enabling round-the-clock blockchain-based trading and near-instant transfers.
  • Market Capitalization: The total value of a cryptocurrency or digital asset, calculated by multiplying its current price by the circulating supply.