Tether Gold (XAUT) tokens have experienced a 40% increase over the past year, reflecting heightened demand for gold from institutional investors and central banks. The total circulation of XAUT stands at 259,000 tokens, each backed by physical gold, amounting to 7.66 tons. The market capitalization of Tether Gold now exceeds $800 million, underscoring its growing appeal as a digital asset linked to the precious metal.