[sanxiyn]

A positive interpretation is that Tether is solvent and wants to prove solvency but does not want to deal with non-solvency related audit issues. That's assuming some goodwill... If you don't assume goodwill, what you should conclude from this is anyone's guess.

[TAForObvReasons]

Designed to distract and deflect. Goodwill on financial solvency matters was completely destroyed after they suspiciously "dissolved" their relationship with audit firm:

https://www.coindesk.com/tether-confirms-relationship-audito...

This is somewhat reminiscent of Michael Cohen's "proof" that "[he has] never been to Prague in [his] life." (in his case, a picture of a cover of a US passport). It is not actually proof of anything useful, but does manage to help control the narrative in a specific way

https://twitter.com/MichaelCohen212/status/81899127768556748...

[sanxiyn]

Friedman LLP fiasco is consistent with my positive interpretation.

[duskwuff]

When there's $2B+ at stake, people expect something a little more definitive than "goodwill".

[ct520]

It’s a goodwill gesture without letting too much known. (Worked for companies that did similar when dealing with big banks and were privately held)