Tether Posts $4.9B Profit in Q2 as Stablecoins Go Mainstream

Tether disclosed another strong quarter as stablecoins continue to gain traction amid growing regulatory clarity in the United States. The company said it posted $4.9 billion in profit for the second quarter of 2025, a 277% increase compared with the same period a year ago.

Tether is the creator of USDt (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and backed by US Treasurys and cash equivalents. According to DefiLlama, USDt continues to dominate the stablecoin market, accounting for 61.7% of all stablecoin value, with a market capitalization of $164.5…