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Tether and a top third-party cryptocurrency exchange have announced a chain swap that will move $1 billion USDT from other blockchains to the Tron network. On Jan.

FUD on Tether and EU regulations: the community criticizes the unfounded speculations.

Ripple's XRP has flipped Tether's USDT stablecoin to claim its spot as the third-largest crypto coin by market cap. The coin now only trails behind Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by trading volume, has reclaimed third place in the ranking of digital assets by market capitalization. USDT displaced XRP after an additional $0.6 billion boost to its market cap in a few days.

TRON remains one of the most active venues for USDT activity, becoming the leader for professional-grade and whale-scale transactions.

Tether USDt's trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.

XRP has recorded gains in the past 24 hours to flip USDT as the third largest asset by market cap. The asset has attained this feat for the second time in 30 days after it topped USDT temporarily in December 2024.

The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.

As the market enters 2025, XRP, the cryptocurrency that has garnered global investor interest in recent months, has begun the year exceptionally well. The asset has experienced an impressive 11% surge, propelling its value to approximately $2.42, a level it had not seen since late 2024's price correction.

Tether's general counsel resigns as USDT faces uncertainty over compliance with new EU crypto regulations.

XRP's market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple's release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea's Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest. The post XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has reclaimed its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and trails just Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from crypto.news, XRP's market cap is nearing the $140 billion threshold.

XRP previously overtook USDT on Dec. 1 when it climbed past both Solana and Tether's stablecoin.

The crypto markets closed 2024 on a shaky note, with fears surrounding Tether (USDT) dominating social media. Many speculate that Tether's compliance with Europe's MiCA regulations could trigger a market crash. However, the narrative may be overblown according to Michael Van de Poppe.

The price of XRP increased by over 1.6% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.42. It has now overtaken Tether's USDT to secure the third spot in the crypto rankings by market capitalization.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaborative effort between stablecoin giant Tether, the TRON blockchain, and blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, has achieved a notable milestone by freezing over $100 million in criminal assets across the globe.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard in charge of legal affairs for the stablecoin issuer and exchange.

Tron's T3 Financial Crime Unit, formed through a partnership between Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen $100 million in Tether's USDT since its inception in September.

A crypto crime task force formed by Tron (TRX), TRM Labs and Tether has reportedly frozen over $125 million worth of USDT internationally since its August 2024 inception.

XRP price rises nearly 15% to $2.44, reclaiming third position in cryptocurrency rankings as whale activity and institutional interest drive market momentum.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, has captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. Despite facing a recent bearish trend and trading 14.5% lower than its high in December, many remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025.

Now that MiCA has taken effect in the European Union, crypto experts are divided on how this may impact Tether. USDT's market cap dropped sharply, but fears of a Tether collapse may be overblown.