Tether Unveils Scudo to Make Gold Token Transfers Simpler as Prices Surge

• Tether simplifies gold token transfers as rising prices challenge fractional trading.
• Scudo introduces clearer pricing for XAUT amid strong demand for tokenized gold.
• Tether expands beyond crypto with humanoid robotics investment alongside market shifts.

Tether has rolled out a structural update designed to simplify how users transfer and price tokenized gold as rising prices make fractional transactions harder to manage onchain. The stablecoin issuer introduced Scudo as a new unit of account for its gold-backed token, XAUT, which represents one-thousandth of a troy ounce and one-thousandth of XAUT.

Instead of working with long decimal figures, users can denominate transfers using whole or partial Scudo units, improving clarity when pricing or sending smaller gold amounts digitally. The design mirrors Bitcoin’s use of satoshis, supporting smaller value transactions without altering the asset itself while positioning Scudo as a readability layer rather than a new token.

Beyond usability, the update reflects market conditions shaped by higher gold valuations that make fractional ounces increasingly difficult to handle in everyday transactions. Scudo allows users to move smaller values while preserving the original backing and redemption structure, with the physical gold reserves tied to XAUT remaining unchanged.

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Rising gold prices reshape tokenized gold activity

The timing of Scudo’s rollout aligns with strong performance in the gold market, with gold outperforming both equities and major cryptocurrencies during the period referenced. The S&P 500 gained slightly above 16 percent while bitcoin finished down nearly 6 percent, as spot gold climbed above $4,550 before trading near $4,485.

That performance has supported steady interest in tokenized gold products, pushing the combined market value to about $4.3 billion. This level sits just below the sector’s previous high of roughly $4.4 billion, with demand remaining resilient despite volatility across digital asset markets.

XAUT continues to dominate the category by representing close to half of total market capitalization, placing Tether at the center of developments within tokenized gold. Scudo does not alter supply dynamics or ownership mechanics but instead standardizes how value appears during transfers as prices surge.

Tether expands strategy with humanoid robotics investment

Alongside its product updates, Tether has also moved into physical and AI-driven infrastructure by investing in Generative Bionics during a €70 million funding round in December. The round included AMD Ventures and Italy’s state-backed Artificial Intelligence Fund, and according to the announcement, it signals broader ambitions beyond digital assets.

Generative Bionics develops industrial humanoid robots designed for physically demanding work, with systems focused on lifting, hauling, and repetitive tasks. These robots aim to address limitations faced by traditional robotic arms, especially in environments requiring flexibility and sustained physical output.

The company emerged as a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology and centers its development model on what it describes as Physical AI. Initial deployment programs are scheduled for 2026, with target sectors including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. The investment highlights a shift toward real-world applications alongside blockchain products, as Tether positions itself across digital finance, commodities, and emerging physical technologies.

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