Tether has made a significant move by financing a $45 million crude oil transaction involving 670,000 barrels of Middle Eastern crude oil. This deal, executed through Tether's investment arm, highlights the company’s ambitions to expand beyond its established role in the stablecoin market and into the $10 trillion global trade finance industry. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, stated that this transaction marks the start of supporting a wider range of commodities, emphasizing the aim to enhance efficiency and speed in markets traditionally burdened by slow payment systems. The USDT stablecoin remains integral to crypto trading, offering liquidity on exchanges and emerging as a popular payment method in various economies. Tether reported substantial profits driven by yields from its $80 billion U.S. Treasury bill holdings. However, the company faces scrutiny, as recent reports suggest a U.S. criminal investigation regarding potential sanctions violations, which Tether has denied while affirming its commitment to U.S. debt purchasing.

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