Tether CEO says firm holds 150,000 bitcoin worth $11.5 billion
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the company holds 150,000 bitcoin worth $11.5 billion, according to CoinDesk. The report states Ardoino did not say where the extra coins sit and that holdings outside USDT reserves, such as Tether's investments, would not appear in the report.
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Tether holds 150,000 bitcoin valued at $11.5 billion, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. BTC
“Tether holds 150,000 bitcoin worth $11.5 billion, CEO Paolo Ardoino says”
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Ardoino did not specify where the additional coins are held. BTC
“Ardoino didn’t say where the extra coins sit.”
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Holdings outside USDT reserves, such as Tether's investments, would not appear in the report.
“Holdings outside USDT reserves, such as Tether’s investments, wouldn’t appear in the report.”
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