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Tether Gold Wins Shariah Approval, Expanding Access To Islamic Finance



Tether Gold has received Shariah certification, giving Islamic banks, institutions, and investors a compliant way to access physical gold through blockchain technology. Amanah Advisors, led by Mufti Faraz Adam, reviewed the product and approved its structure under Islamic finance rules.


The certification covers real asset ownership, clear gold backing, reserve transparency, and the absence of interest-based features. Each XAU₮ token represents ownership of physical gold stored in secure Swiss vaults and issued by TG Commodities, S.A. de C.V.


Tether Gold Shariah Certification Supports Wider Access


Tether Gold does not rely on riba, leverage, or speculative derivatives, according to the company. This structure allows users to hold tokenized gold while keeping direct exposure to allocated bullion.


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The approval may support adoption among Islamic banks, takaful providers, halal savings platforms, and trade finance firms. These institutions often prefer assets backed by real value and clear ownership terms.


Islamic Finance Markets Gain Digital Gold Option


Tether Gold may help Islamic finance firms offer digital gold products without changing the asset’s physical backing. Banks could use the token for savings products, treasury holdings, wealth preservation, or approved collateral services.


The certification may also expand access in GCC countries, South Asia, Africa, and other Islamic finance hubs. These regions have strong demand for gold and growing interest in regulated digital assets.


Gold-Backed Loans Expand XAU₮ Use


Tether Gold holders can also use XAU₮ as collateral through Tether’s partnership with Ledn. The service allows eligible users to access loans while retaining exposure to physical gold.


The lending product keeps bullion backing at the center of the structure. However, users must still review loan terms, fees, and local rules before using the service.


Tether Links Gold With Blockchain Strategy


Tether Gold forms part of Tether’s wider plan to connect traditional assets with blockchain networks. The company also supports Bitcoin-based transfer systems through the RGB protocol and Lightning Network tools.


For XAU₮, Tether Gold remains focused on direct gold ownership, verifiable reserves, and digital transfer access. Each token links to allocated gold bars held in Swiss storage facilities. Investors can also transfer fractional ownership without arranging direct transport or private vault storage.


Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said gold has long represented trust and stability across many cultures. He said Shariah approval allows Tether Gold to serve more users while respecting Islamic finance standards.



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