Tether Climbs to 18th Largest US Treasury Holder

🏦 Tether outranks countries

By SmartCredit.io
Feb 2, 2026, 3:04 PM
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Tether has secured the 18th position among US Treasury holders as of Q3 2025, holding $135B in US government debt.​ This places the stablecoin issuer ahead of South Korea and close to Brazil's holdings.​

Key rankings:

  • Japan leads globally with $1.​1T
  • UK and China follow in second and third
  • Tether now ranks just behind Norway

Looking ahead: If BRICS nations reduce their US Treasury positions in 2026, Tether's ranking could climb even higher among global holders of American debt.​

This milestone demonstrates how stablecoin issuers have become significant players in traditional financial markets, with Tether's treasury holdings rivaling those of major nations.​

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