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Tether’s Q3 Reserve Buffer Rises to $7.95B; BDO Assurance Covers September 30 Only
Tether reports a larger Q3 reserve buffer, but BDO’s assurance covers September 30 balances only—not later activity or current redemption liquidity.
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Tether released its third-quarter figures on October 30, 2026, though the reserve data describes the position as of September 30. The issuer reports $1.5 billion in net operating profit for the quarter and $4.5 billion for the first nine months, mostly from Treasury bills and reverse repo deals, with USD₮ issuance steady at $184 billion. Its excess-reserve buffer reached $7.95 billion, compared with $4.1 billion at the end of the second quarter. A BDO report, under a reasonable-assurance engagement, found the reserves schedule fairly presented, showing $191.451 billion in assets against $183.496 billion in liabilities. BDO's scope covers only that September 30 cutoff. The article also notes Tether's release cites $132.4 billion in Treasury bill holdings, while BDO's schedule lists $122.84 billion, with no reconciliation provided.
Why it matters: It shows reserve figures are a dated, assured view of specified balances, not proof of present liquidity or future redemption performance.
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