PANews December 31 news, according to Bitcoin.com, the Bitcoin holdings of stablecoin issuer Tether have exceeded 83,000 BTC. On-chain data shows that on December 30, 2024, wallets associated with Tether added 8,404.48 BTC, valued at approximately $772 million. As of now, Tether's total holdings have reached 83,758.57 BTC, with a market value of approximately $7.7 billion. This transaction includes 7,628.92 BTC received from Bitfinex labeled wallets and an additional 775.568 BTC transferred thereafter.

It is worth noting that Tether has frequently used the auspicious number '8' in previous acquisitions, such as purchasing 8,888.88 BTC in March 2024 and December 2023. This numerical pattern has sparked speculation about its strategy or symbolic significance. Additionally, Tether manages a diversified asset portfolio, including 4.8 million CRO, 2.293 million TRX, 148.46 ETH, 753,036 USDC, and 176 BNB.