Six Malaysians Charged with Kidnapping, Demanding $1M in Tether in Ransom
Six Malaysian nationals, including a married couple, have been charged with kidnapping a Chinese citizen and demanding a ransom of 1 million USDT.
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Six Malaysian nationals, including a married couple, have been charged with kidnapping a Chinese citizen and demanding a ransom of 1 million USDT.
Six Malaysian nationals, including a couple, have been charged with kidnapping a Chinese citizen and demanding a ransom of $1 million in Tether (USDT).
Tether treasury's latest series of mints could have significant consequences.
The last week saw a series of stablecoin inflows originating from the wallets of Cumberland, a company tasked with providing deep crypto liquidity. Cumberland has turned into one of the major hubs for Tether (USDT), rising to prominence after the 2021 bull market.
There has been a dramatic surge in the amount of Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) entering cryptocurrency exchanges. This uptick in stable coin inflows has captured the attention of investors and analysts alike, raising questions about its implications for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem's platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion.
The previous two occasions when exchanges saw similar USDT outflows earlier this year occurred near local tops in bitcoin's price, IntoTheBlock analysts noted.
Celsius Network, the defunct cryptocurrency company and Bitcoin mining firm, has filed a lawsuit demanding $3.4 billion in bitcoin from Tether.
If the Fed signals a rate cut, as CME data strongly suggests, crypto traders may quickly deploy their stablecoin reserves to drive a market rally.
The Bitcoin (BTC) price has broken free from its recent consolidation phase, breaching the $60,000 mark and setting its sights on critical resistance levels essential for propelling the cryptocurrency to new all-time highs (ATHs). This surge comes amid emerging bullish momentum in the world's largest digital asset.
The Nigerian government has reportedly frozen four crypto wallets holding over $37 million in Tether's USDT stablecoin, local media outlet Premium Times reported. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sought the freeze, alleging the funds were involved in money laundering and terrorism financing.
USDT transactions on Tron have increased five-fold from around $25 billion in 2020.
With eyes on the US CPI inflation data, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have staged a strong recovery in the recent short covering. The Bitcoin price has surged another 3% today shooting past $61,000 levels amid the strong stablecoin inflows happening over the past week.
Tether is gearing up to defend itself against a lawsuit filed by bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, which demands the return of over $3 billion in Bitcoin.
Tether invests $3 million in Kem to boost financial inclusion and USD₮ adoption in the Middle East, targeting improved economic conditions and access to financial services.
Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has seen a significant rise in dominance, sparking discussions about what this means for the broader crypto landscape. The recent surge in USDT dominance suggests that investors are flocking to stablecoins as a safe haven amidst growing economic uncertainties.
Market maker Cumberland may have bought the dip as data showed the firm moving millions in Tether stablecoins to centralized exchanges. Since Aug.
Tether Operations Limited has announced a $3 million strategic investment in Kem, a financial management app that aims to improve financial inclusion across the Middle East.
An initiative to strengthen the crypto economy in the Middle East and North Africa
Tether's investment in Kem could significantly enhance financial stability and inclusion in the Middle East, promoting broader crypto adoption. The post Tether invests $3 million in Kem app to boost Middle East financial inclusion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The outcome of these disputes will likely impact not only his personal fortunes but also the broader perception of crypto investments in the region.
Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino thinks geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic trends are going to increase the importance of scarce assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and gold.
Brock Pierce, co-founder of Tether and early crypto investor, is facing a series of legal challenges and financial difficulties, according to a recent report by the New York Times.
Data shows the exchange inflows of Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) have spiked recently. Here's why this could be relevant for Bitcoin.