Tether CEO: Company Holds 150,000 BTC, Mining Hashrate Exceeds 50 EH/s On October 23-24, 2026, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) stated at the Plan ₿ Forum 2026 in Lugano that the company holds 150,000 Bitcoins. He claimed that Tether, together with its partners, has built one of the world's largest mining companies and open-sourced its mining framework. He also believes that Bitcoin's 10-minute block time is not a drawback, as it allows even remote villages to download blocks, achieving financial inclusion. Source: Tether