Tether Investments confirmed a strategic investment in Gold.com on February 5, 2026, acquiring an approximately 12% ownership stake in a $150 million transaction. The deal establishes a long-term collaboration focused on expanding access to gold across digital and traditional distribution channels.
The partnership will integrate Tether Gold (XAU₮) into Gold.com’s platform and support broader cooperation on global distribution. Financial terms beyond the disclosed investment value remain private.
Tether stated that the move aligns with a long-term strategy centered on infrastructure and real-world utility rather than short-term market positioning. The company treats gold exposure as a structural allocation tied to stability and capital preservation.
Tether Makes $150 Million Strategic Investment in https://t.co/wkdntYlIFB, Expanding Global Access to Tokenized and Physical Gold
— Tether (@tether) February 5, 2026
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Integration links tokenized gold with physical markets
Gold.com operates as an online marketplace for precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum, with distribution across several markets such as the United States. The partnership connects tokenized gold infrastructure with established bullion sales channels.
Tether and Gold.com plan to explore options that allow customers to purchase physical gold with digital currencies such as USD₮ and USA₮. These options remain subject to regulatory, technical, and commercial considerations.
Gold.com agreed to invest $20 million into XAU₮ from the proceeds, which deepens alignment between both companies and supports expansion of the gold-backed digital asset.
Greg Roberts, CEO of Gold.com, described the strategic direction of the partnership. "builds upon Gold.com’s 60+ year legacy and expands our reach beyond traditional bullion into digital gold and stablecoins," he said.
Under the agreement, Tether will purchase about 3.37 million common shares and will have the right to nominate a board member at Gold.com.
Gold rally and tokenized demand shape the backdrop
The announcement arrives during a strong period for gold markets. Prices moved above $5,000 per ounce in recent days, reinforcing gold’s role as a store of value amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The gold-backed stablecoin sector expanded from about $1.3 billion to more than $5.5 billion in the past year. XAU₮ accounts for more than 60% of the global market capitalization in this segment, according to company data.
Tether Gold maintains 1:1 backing with allocated physical bullion. Each token represents one fine troy ounce of gold linked to a specific London Good Delivery bar. The issuance operates under El Salvador’s Digital Asset Issuance Law, with daily transparency and attestation processes.
Tether holds about 140 tonnes of gold in secure vaults to support XAU₮. The reserves remain identifiable by serial number, purity, and weight, and they remain redeemable in physical form.
Executive comments highlight long-term allocation strategy
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, framed the investment as a structural step tied to financial resilience.
"Gold has played a central role in preserving value for centuries, particularly during periods of monetary stress and geopolitical uncertainty," he said.
He added:
"Our investment in Gold.com reflects a long-term belief that gold should be as accessible, transferable, and usable as modern digital money, without compromising on physical backing or ownership."
Ardoino also described the company’s approach to gold exposure.
"Gold exposure is not a trade for Tether; it is a hedge and a long-term allocation to protect our user base and ourselves in a world that is becoming increasingly unstable."
The partnership extends Tether’s effort to connect blockchain settlement with physical commodities. XAU₮ allows users to hold, transfer, and redeem gold digitally while retaining ownership tied to real-world reserves.
Investment fits broader expansion across financial infrastructure
Tether Investments deploys capital from profits and excess reserves across sectors that intersect with technology, infrastructure, and financial services. The firm operates from El Salvador and supports projects that target long-term access and efficiency across markets.
The Gold.com transaction follows a series of strategic investments across financial infrastructure and digital assets. The company reported $10 billion in profit during 2025, driven largely by interest income from US Treasury holdings backing USD₮ reserves.
The collaboration also follows Tether’s efforts to expand stablecoin adoption across regulated environments and real-world asset platforms. Integration with Gold.com introduces tokenized gold exposure to customers beyond crypto-native ecosystems and into established commerce channels.
The investment signals a deeper push toward real-world asset tokenization, where physical commodities and blockchain infrastructure converge under unified financial systems.
Matvii Diadkov
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