Tether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, has made a significant move by increasing its reserves with the addition of $1 billion in Bitcoin. This decision comes at a time when the total supply of USDT is approaching an impressive $175 billion, according to data from various blockchain analytics platforms. This increase in Bitcoin reserves reflects Tether's ongoing strategy to strengthen its backing and enhance the stability of its digital currency, which is widely used in the cryptocurrency market.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/30/tether-adds-usd1b-in-bitcoin-to-reserves-as-usdt-supply-nears-usd175b-blockchain-data-shows