CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 13 August 2026•Updated 13 August 2026•
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KPMG Confirms Tether Reserve Strength with $6.814 Billion Surplus

Key Facts

1Tether completed its first-ever comprehensive financial audit to enhance transparency and trust in stablecoins.

In a move reflecting the growing push for reliability within the digital asset sector, Tether has completed its first-ever comprehensive financial audit for the 2025 fiscal year. According to reports, KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion after reviewing the company’s accounts, marking a pivotal shift toward full transparency. This historic step is designed to address long-standing concerns regarding the nature of the reserves backing the world's largest stablecoin.

The financial audit, which covered the balance sheet and income statement, reported a substantial reserve surplus of $6.814 billion. Per market insights, this process marks a qualitative shift from quarterly attestations to a full financial audit, potentially shaping future regulatory frameworks for digital assets. These developments come at a time of increased market focus on the stability of dollar-linked assets to ensure liquidity safety.

Traders are closely monitoring further statements from monetary policymakers, with China's inflation data release being a key catalyst that could impact global risk appetite.