I just caught my attention with an exciting announcement from Tether USA CEO, Bo Hines, at the Bitcoin Investors Week event in New York. He mentioned that Tether aims to be among the top 10 buyers of U.S. government bonds by 2026. This is actually quite significant when you think about it.

So here’s the context: Tether, as the leading stablecoin issuer, currently has about $189.7 billion USDT in circulation. Of that amount, more than $122 billion—around 83% of its reserves—has already been allocated to U.S. government bonds. Their current position has already entered the top 20 largest global bondholders, which means the momentum to move up to higher tiers has already begun.

What’s interesting is the growth momentum of USDT itself. New users entering each quarter reach 30 million people. Plus, with the launch of the new stablecoin USAT, designed in accordance with GENIUS regulations, this will open up even greater demand for government bond allocations.

If this trend continues, it’s very likely that Tether, as a top player in the stablecoin market, could achieve their target. It also shows how crypto infrastructure is becoming more integrated with the traditional financial system. For those interested in crypto asset developments and their relationship with the bond market, this is worth watching on Gate or other platforms.