[Tether is in talks to invest in gold mining, currently holding $8.7 billion worth of gold reserves] According to a report by Financial Times, Tether is in discussions about investing in gold mining. The company plans to invest in various aspects of the gold supply chain, including mining, refining, trading, and royalty companies. Currently, Tether holds $8.7 billion worth of gold reserves in a vault in Zurich, Switzerland, as collateral for its stablecoins.