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. Let's craft the full content. Word count: We'll aim for 500-600. Let's write. Title: "Tether Gets First Clean Audit From KPMG, Reserves Now 75% T-Bills" (that's a bit long, but okay) Slug: tether-first-clean-audit-kpmg-reserves-t-bills Subtitle: "The stablecoin issuer's latest attestation shows a shift toward short-term Treasuries, with Bitcoin and gold making up a smaller slice." Meta description: "Tether received its first clean audit opinion from KPMG, showing 75% of reserves in T-bills and 13% in Bitcoin and gold. A milestone for the stablecoin issuer." Keywords: tether, kpmg, audit, reserves, stablecoin, t-bills, bitcoin, gold Focus keyword: tether clean audit Now content: Tether has received its first clean audit opinion from KPMG, a milestone for the stablecoin issuer that has long faced questions about the reserves backing USDT. The audit, which covered Tether's reserve assets, shows that about 75% of the backing is now in U.S. Treasury bills, while Bitcoin and gold together account for roughly 13%.
A first for Tether
For years, Tether has published attestations rather than full audits. Those documents, typically prepared by smaller firms, offered limited assurance. This clean opinion from KPMG is the first time a Big Four auditor has signed off on the reserves. It doesn't mean Tether's overall financial statements are audited, but it does provide a higher level of confidence about the assets behind USDT.
The reserve mix
The breakdown is notable. Three-quarters of the reserves are in T-bills, short-term government debt that's considered extremely safe and liquid. That's a shift toward conservative assets. The remaining quarter is split between crypto assets like Bitcoin and gold, which are more volatile. The 13% figure for Bitcoin and gold combined is a small but meaningful slice.
The audit could help Tether address long-standing concerns from regulators and critics about whether USDT is fully backed. A clean opinion from a major accounting firm adds credibility, though it doesn't settle every question. The mix of assets also matters because it shows how Tether manages risk.
The audit raises a natural question: will Tether make this a regular practice? The company hasn't said when the next audit might happen, but the first one is in the books.
Tether has received its first clean audit opinion from KPMG, a milestone for the stablecoin issuer that has long faced questions about the reserves backing USDT. The audit, which covered Tether's reserve assets, shows that about 75% of the backing is now in U.S. Treasury bills, while Bitcoin and gold together account for roughly 13%.
A first for Tether
For years, Tether has published attestations rather than full audits. Those documents, typically prepared by smaller firms, offered limited assurance. This clean opinion from KPMG is the first time a Big Four auditor has signed off on the reserves. It doesn't mean Tether's overall financial statements are audited, but it does provide a higher level of confidence about the assets behind USDT.
The reserve mix
The breakdown is notable. Three-quarters of the reserves are in T-bills, short-term government debt that's considered extremely safe and liquid. That's a shift toward conservative assets. The remaining quarter is split between crypto assets like Bitcoin and gold, which are more volatile. The 13% figure for Bitcoin and gold combined is a small but meaningful slice.
The audit could help Tether address long-standing concerns from regulators and critics about whether USDT is fully backed. A clean opinion from a major accounting firm adds credibility, though it doesn't settle every question. The mix of assets also matters because it shows how Tether manages risk.
The audit raises a natural question: will Tether make this a regular practice? The company hasn't said when the next audit might happen, but the first one is in the books.
