TechFlow News, March 13: According to Bloomberg, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether Holdings SA, recently delivered a speech in El Salvador, forecasting global geopolitical turmoil and the collapse of the monetary system—and stating that Tether is already prepared for such scenarios. The company posted over $10 billion in profits last year with just 300 employees, potentially making it the world’s most profitable company per employee.
Tether has relocated its headquarters to El Salvador and is actively expanding into the U.S. market, having launched its new compliant token USAT in January this year, intensifying lobbying efforts in Washington, and seeking external investors at a $500 billion valuation. Tether currently holds over $100 billion in U.S. Treasury securities—ranking as the world’s 17th-largest holder—and its investment portfolio spans more than 140 projects across crypto, payments, commodities, media, AI, and energy. Last year, the company also acquired 70 tons of gold. Meanwhile, Tether continues to face criticism over the use of USDT in illicit transactions—including those involving Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—but states it has cooperated with law enforcement to freeze approximately $4 billion worth of tokens. The company plans to complete its first full audit by the end of 2026.
