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- Tether officially ends all legal disputes with Celsius after reaching a full settlement approved by the U.S. bankruptcy court.
- The resolution closes all pending claims, allowing Tether to move forward with its stablecoin operations free from litigation risks.
After years of being dragged into the Celsius Network bankruptcy case, Tether can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed that his company has settled all legal disputes involving Celsius, marking the end of one of the most complex chapters in the world’s largest stablecoin company’s history.
He called the agreement a significant step that closes all claims, allowing Tether to move forward without the shadow of past litigation.
Tether is pleased to have reached a settlement of all issues related to the Celsius bankruptcy.
— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) October 14, 2025
Court-Approved Deal Ends Legal Tensions Between Tether and Celsius
The agreement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York, where Tether agreed to pay about $299.5 million to Celsius.
This amount is significantly below Celsius’s initial claim of $4.3 billion, making the settlement only about 7% of the total claim. Nevertheless, this decision is considered a realistic outcome for both parties, who have been at odds for a long time.
Interestingly, the settlement was facilitated by the Blockchain Recovery Investment Consortium (BRIC), a joint venture between GXD Labs and VanEck, which took part in the recovery process for Celsius’ assets.
BRIC is focused on asset management, litigation, and creditor recovery after Celsius declared bankruptcy. With the court decision, all formal claims between Celsius and Tether are now closed, with no additional obligations in the future.
New Initiatives Bridge Digital Finance and Blockchain Education
On the other hand, the CNF reported that Tether, along with Antalpha, planned to raise up to $200 million to build a digital treasury focused on XAUT, their gold-backed token.
In this project, Antalpha will build a global gold storage and lending service, while Tether will strengthen its reserves beyond US government bonds.
This move demonstrates Tether’s strategy of expanding its reserve base, beyond relying solely on traditional financial assets. In other words, the company appears to be seeking to maintain the stability of USDT while expanding the role of the XAUT token in the global digital financial ecosystem.
However, Tether’s focus isn’t solely on business. Last July, the company also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Zanzibar.
The goal is to promote digital asset education and blockchain literacy in the public and academic sectors. The partnership also explores the integration of stablecoins into local payment systems, a move expected to open more inclusive financial access in the region.
Following this settlement, Tether’s position is significantly stronger. There are no more major legal matters pending, and the company can now focus on developing its ecosystem. Some analysts believe this move not only closes old cases but also strengthens Tether’s credibility in the eyes of regulators and market participants.
While the settlement amount fell short of Celsius’s expectations, this decision provides the legal certainty needed to restore investor confidence. For Tether, the successful resolution of this case is a symbol of its consistency in the face of industry pressure.
