Tether, a leading stablecoin issuer, has projected its total excess reserves to reach over $1.6 billion, with an estimated profit of $700 million in the March quarter, according to the company’s technology chief. The news comes amid increasing concerns about the stability of stablecoins and the ability of issuers to back their tokens with adequate reserves.

Tether has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, with critics questioning the company’s ability to maintain the value of its USDT tokens, which are pegged to the US dollar. However, Tether has consistently maintained that it has enough reserves to back all outstanding USDT tokens, which are used for trading and other transactions.

With over $1 billion in excess reserves, Tether appears to be in a strong financial position, and investors are likely to welcome the news of the projected increase in reserves. The company has also taken steps to increase transparency and improve its auditing processes, which should further reassure investors.

Despite the concerns about stablecoins and the wider cryptocurrency market’s volatility, Tether remains confident in its ability to weather any market turbulence and continue to grow its business in the coming months. The projected increase in reserves is a positive sign for the company and its investors, and could help to bolster confidence in the wider cryptocurrency market.