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Gold has surpassed U.S. government bonds in central bank reserves for the first time in at least two decades, according to analysts. The shift underscores gold’s rising role as the primary defensive asset in the global financial system.
Tether has accumulated roughly 140 tonnes of physical gold worth about $23 billion, making it the world’s largest private holder of the metal. The stablecoin issuer is buying up to two tonnes per week as it positions itself as a gold-backed financial powerhouse.
Gold has surpassed the U.S. dollar to become the world’s largest reserve asset as the dollar continues to weaken. Markets are increasingly favoring real assets amid rising concerns over holding cash.