Tether’s XAUT On-Chain Transfers Reach 94 Tons of Gold with 0.0016% Fees

Tether reports six months of XAUT on-chain transfers totaling 94 tons of gold, with only 0.0016% in fees, signaling growing activity in tokenized gold.

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2026-02-20

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated on the X platform that over the past six months, tokenized gold XAUT equivalent to 94 tons of gold has been transferred on-chain, with total fees amounting to only 0.0016%. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, announced on X that tokenized gold XAUT has moved on-chain to a total of 94 tons of gold over the past six months. The operation carried a combined fee rate of just 0.0016%, underscoring cost efficiency in on-chain settlements.

This data highlights growing use of tokenized assets on blockchain networks and could signal broader institutional interest in tokenized gold as a form of digital collateral. The metrics show meaningful throughput for XAUT transfers while maintaining low costs.

Analysts say sustained on-chain transfers of XAUT may indicate increased liquidity and utility for tokenized metals within crypto markets. This trend could influence custody and regulatory discussions as tokenized assets mature.