[Tether Aims to Complete Comprehensive Audit by End of 2026 and Seeks Approximately $500 Billion Valuation] According to Bloomberg, stablecoin issuer Tether generated over $10 billion in profit last year and currently holds approximately $193 billion in reserve assets, of which about 63% are U.S. Treasury bonds. Tether claims to be the 17th largest and the largest non-sovereign holder of U.S. Treasury bonds. The company has launched a compliant stablecoin, USAT, in the U.S., increased lobbying efforts, and is seeking a valuation of approximately $500 billion. It plans to continue expanding its investment portfolio in commodities, AI, energy, and other sectors through returns from holding U.S. Treasury bonds. Meanwhile, Tether faces compliance scrutiny over USDT transactions linked to criminal activities and Iran. Tether has informed investors that it is "striving" to complete a comprehensive audit by the end of 2026.