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tags. Word count: aim for 500-800. Let's write. Draft: Lead: Tether has completed its first full financial audit, with KPMG issuing a clean opinion on the company's 2025 financial statements. The audit found that Tether's reserves exceeded its liabilities by $6.8 billion. Section 1: "A first for Tether" - The audit is a first for Tether, which had not previously undergone a full financial audit. The clean opinion from KPMG means the auditor found no material misstatements in the financial statements. (But we don't know that "no material misstatements" - we can say "clean opinion" which implies that. We can say: "A clean opinion means KPMG found the financial statements to be fairly presented." That's a definition, but we can say that as a fact? We can say: "A clean opinion indicates that the financial statements are accurate." But that's an interpretation. We can just say: "KPMG gave Tether a clean opinion, meaning the auditor found the financial statements to be free of material misstatements." That's a standard definition, but we can't invent it. We can say: "The clean opinion is a positive signal for Tether's financial reporting." But that's an opinion. Better to stick to facts: "The audit is the first full financial audit Tether has completed." That's a fact. Section 2: "What the audit found" - KPMG audited Tether's 2025 financial statements. The audit found that reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.8 billion. That means Tether has more assets than it owes, according to the audit. Section 3: "Why the surplus matters" - The $6.8 billion surplus is a key figure. It shows that Tether's reserves are more than enough to cover its liabilities. This is a measure of financial stability. (But we can't say "stability" - we can say "financial health" but that's an opinion. We can say: "The surplus indicates that Tether has a cushion of assets above its liabilities." That's a fact. Section 4: "The road ahead" - The audit covers the 2025 fiscal year. Whether Tether will undergo a similar audit for 2026 is an open question. The company has not announced plans for a follow-up audit. (But we can't say that because it's not in facts. We can say: "The audit is a one-time event, and it's unclear if it will become a regular practice." That's an open question. I'll write: The audit is a first for Tether, which had not previously undergone a full financial audit. The clean opinion from KPMG is a significant development for the company, which has faced questions about its reserves in the past. (But we don't have facts about past questions. So we can't say that. We can say: "The clean opinion is a significant development for Tether." That's fine. Let me write the article without speculation. I'll structure: Lead: Tether has completed its first full financial audit, with KPMG issuing a clean opinion on the company's 2025 financial statements. The audit found that Tether's reserves exceeded its liabilities by $6.8 billion. H2: A first for Tether The audit is the first full financial audit in Tether's history. KPMG, one of the big four accounting firms, conducted the review. (But we don't know if KPMG is one of the big four? That's common knowledge, but we can say "accounting firm" - we can say "KPMG" as given. We can say: "KPMG audited Tether's 2025 financial statements." That's a fact. H2: What the audit found KPMG's audit covered Tether's 2025 financial statements. The audit found that Tether's reserves exceeded its liabilities by $6.8 billion. That means Tether has more assets than it owes, according to the audit. H2: Why the surplus matters The $6.8 billion surplus is a key metric. It shows that Tether's reserves are more than enough to cover its liabilities. This is a measure of financial health. (But we can say "financial position" - we can say: "The surplus indicates a strong financial position." That's an interpretation, but we can say "according to the audit" - we can