... about 80% in highly liquid assets (predominantly US Treasury securities—T-bills), a portion in cash and deposits, a share in secured loans, and minor investments in other assets (e.g., Tether acknowledged holding a small percentage of reserves in gold and Bitcoin as additional diversification, along with investing part of profits). The shift toward a focus on Treasury bonds occurred after 2021 when, under regulatory and market pressure, the company moved away from risky instruments (like commercial ...