The firm said it purchased a net $33.1 billion worth of U.S. Treasury securities last year,

Stablecoins are rapidly evolving beyond their original role as digital cash substitutes, with a new generation of yield-bearing and revenue-sharing models reshaping how these assets are used in financial ecosystems, according to a report. What Happened: The report, by Foresight Ventures, explores how these innovations may soon position stablecoins as a distinct financial asset class, unlocking new forms of passive income and challenging legacy banking models.

Tether accumulates over 33 billion dollars in US bonds

Tether's financial transparency and large US debt purchases make headlines.

This investment surpassed several countries and secured its place among institutional giants. This significant move into U.S. debt markets from Tether underscores the growing influence of crypto firms in traditional finance.

Tether, the $143 billion stablecoin giant, was the world's seventh-largest buyer of United States Treasurys, surpassing some of the world's largest countries.Tether, the issuer of USDt (USDT), the world's largest stablecoin, was the world's seventh-largest US treasury buyer, surpassing Canada, Taiwan, Mexico, Norway, Hong Kong, and numerous other countries. The stablecoin issuer acquired over $33.1 billion worth of treasuries, compared to over $100 billion purchased by the Cayman Island in the first place in global rankings, according to Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether.

Ethereum continues to dominate the stablecoin market, with USDC and USDT accounting for the majority of the $850 billion in transaction volume recorded last month.

According to Whale Alert, an on-chain data tracking service, the Tether treasury transferred 1 billion USDT to HTX after minting 1 billion USDT on the Tron network.

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It is not every day you see a billion dollars on the move, especially in the form of USDT, but here we are - 1,000,000,000 USDT, to be exact, freshly minted and sent from the Tether Treasury to HTX, the major Asian crypto exchange formerly known as Huobi.

On-chain data showed that Ethereum hosted $35 billion in USDC stablecoins and $67 billion in USDT.

As speculative assets face significant headwinds, Ethereum's stablecoin ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience and utility.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, stablecoin issuer Tether has increased its stake in Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer.

Teltlk International, a decentralized social networking platform, has announced plans to launch a Visa card enabling users to spend Pi Coin and USDT crypto globally.

Tether has strengthened its presence in Bitcoin mining by increasing its stake in Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR).

The USDT issuer first bought a stake in the bitcoin mining company in May 2024.

PancakeSwap's CAKE token has surged 37% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.49, and has seen a 57% increase over the past week.

As per recent a filing with the U.S. SEC, stablecoin giant Tether has increased its stake in Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer (BTDR). The filing shows that Tether and its subsidiaries, currently hold a total of 31,891,689 Class A common shares in Bitdeer, representing 21.4% of the company's outstanding shares.

Solana just celebrated its fifth birthday, and a recent study shows highly exaggerated USDT volatility on the network's transport layer. This suggests a high level of speculative interest in the platform, fueled by the meme coin craze and other factors.

Decentralized exchange PancakeSwap is reaping the rewards of a Binance Smart Chain surge—sending its CAKE token flying.

Donald Trump's ties to cryptocurrency projects, his holdings and those of Trump-backed World Liberty Financial have raised red flags in the crypto community on several occasions. As the Trump administration changes its stance from the U.S. President's previous term and turns pro-crypto, several crypto companies with close ties to Trump and his aides have gained or set their sights on gaining from association.

Russian oil companies are using Tether to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees to Russian roubles to make the transaction process smoother. This bypasses Western sanctions and establishes a more independent way to conduct cross-border transactions.

Here's how the GENIUS Act's provisions could impact Tether's operations in the U.S.

Will the GENIUS Act push stablecoins into mainstream finance, or will Tether struggle to meet transparency and reserve requirements under the new U.S. regulatory framework? Stablecoins get a rulebook For the first time in U.S.

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with India and China, according to a new Reuters report.

Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn believes the GENIUS Act could favor Tether by allowing it to operate under relatively flexible conditions. Thorn assessed that the bill would open a pathway for Tether to register onshore but would not require it to do so to continue operations.

TL;DR Crypto-Backed Oil Trade: Russia is using Bitcoin and USDT to facilitate oil transactions with China and India, circumventing traditional financial systems amid global sanctions. Intermediary Process: Payments in local currencies are funneled through offshore accounts, where they are converted into cryptocurrencies and later exchanged for rubles.

Russia has started using crypto for oil trades with China and India as it seeks to bypass Western sanctions, Reuters reported on March 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, some Russian oil companies have settled trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like Tether's USDT.

Tonkeeper Pro, the upgraded version of the leading self-custody Tonkeeper wallet for The Open Network (TON) blockchain, now supports Tether (USDT) TRC20 tokens with no Tron (TRX) required, as per the latest updates shared with Finbold on Friday, March 14.

Russian businesses are turning to cryptocurrency for trade deals with China and India.

This marks a significant shift in how Russia navigates global financial restrictions. It is using digital assets to keep its oil flowing.

Russian companies have been using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDt to facilitate international trade with China and India, according to a Reuters report.Russian oil companies have been using crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether's USDt (USDT) to accelerate international trades, Reuters reported on March 14, citing four sources with direct knowledge of the matter. One Russian oil trader reportedly conducts tens of millions of dollars worth of monthly transactions using digital assets, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to a non-disclosure agreement.

Bitcoin's price outlook is improving as stablecoin liquidity surges, with USDT market cap expanding by $5.75 billion in the past 60 days. According to CryptoQuant's Mar. 13 post on X, this increase surpasses its 60-day simple moving average of $3.

The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared his thoughts into the future of stablecoins and the impact of new legislation from the White House.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has expressed excitement regarding the much-hyped stablecoin bill, which passed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee earlier today.

Tether is angling to join Cantor Fitzgerald's Bitcoin financing business, citing a long-term business relationship. A press release by Cantor Fitzgerald omitted the stablecoin issuer but its CEO says a partnership is still in play.

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The following is an opinion piece by Tom Howard, Head of Financial Products and Regulatory Affairs at CoinList. Stablecoin Act drafts that would effectively ban Tether and other non-US stablecoin issuers from the US market due to offshore operations are circulating.

Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino talks about crypto regulation, the firm's USDT stablecoin and their relationship with Cantor Fitzgerald, which was recently led by Howard Lutnick, who is now the US Commerce Secretary. Ardoino is on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

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TL;DR Record Activity: Tether's daily on-chain transfers surged to over 143,000, reaching a six-month high amid volatile market conditions. Trader Strategy: Increased buy-side activity as traders accumulate USDT during market dips to capitalize on upcoming buying opportunities.

The role of stablecoins is expanding beyond the crypto market and attracting attention from traditional financial institutions. Meanwhile, new regulations from Europe and the US could make stablecoins more useful in the real world.

Stablecoin adoption in Latin America is increasing as more users turn to Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT for financial stability, according to a new report from cryptocurrency exchange Bitso.The USDC (USDC) and USDt (USDT) stablecoins have become a “store of value” in Latin America, accounting for 39% of total purchases on Bitso in 2024, the firm said in its third edition of the Latin America Crypto Landscape report issued on March 12. The report highlighted a significant increase in stablecoin adoption on the platform, with total stablecoin purchases surging 9% from 2023.

The event marked his first official trip to the United States.

Attendees erupted in applause when Paolo Ardoino, Tether's public face, took the stage at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference in New York. Despite Tether's outsized influence in crypto, it was Ardoino's first major public appearance in the U.S., a country he had long avoided over regulatory scrutiny.