Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Comes For Tether, Makes Manipulation Claims
Renowned economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has come for the USDT issuer Tether. He accused the crypto firm of manipulation following its recent 7,629 BTC purchase.
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Renowned economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has come for the USDT issuer Tether. He accused the crypto firm of manipulation following its recent 7,629 BTC purchase.
With bitcoin (BTC) cruising past the $100,000 mark and the crypto economy swelling dramatically in value this year, multiple sectors saw significant expansion. Stablecoins, a major player in the digital asset realm, now exceed $200 billion in total valuation, reflecting a $73 billion increase in this subset of fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies.
As a new edition of "Tether FUD" gains steam, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of USDT issuer, recalls what Bitcoin and Tether opponents have in common. Meanwhile, the community is guessing who might be behind the rumors about USDT allegedly facing immediate delisting in Europe.
As MiCA sparks uncertainty in Europe, Tether has transferred 7,629 BTC to its reserves, boosting its total holdings to $7.8 billion.
Tether has transferred 7,629 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $700 million, to its strategic reserve account.
Tether, Inc. burned 2B USDT on TRON, while the net supply of USDT on all chains contracted by 1B tokens in the past day. USDT burns signaled outflows of liquidity from the market, as BTC briefly dipped under $93,000.
Tether's market cap shed $4B following Coinbase delisting of USDT as MiCA guidelines become effective.
Tether recently boosted its Bitcoin holdings by adding $780 million worth of BTC to its reserves.
Tether, the issuer of the world's most widely used stablecoin, has moved nearly $780 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate reserve in its largest transaction since March. The post Tether Moves Bitcoin Worth $780M to Reserve in Largest Move Since March appeared first on Cryptonews.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved over 8,400 Bitcoin to its reserve in its biggest move since March.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin surged 170% in trading volume amid regulatory uncertainty surrounding Tether (USDT). USDT's compliance challenges under MiCA regulations boosted RLUSD's adoption as a compliant alternative.
Tether has transferred 7,629 BTC, valued at approximately $700 million, to its Bitcoin reserve address. The transaction originated from Bitfinex's hot wallet on the morning of December 30.
Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has added an additional 7,629 bitcoin to its balance sheet after a nine-month hiatus from accumulating the flagship cryptocurrency. The firm's latest move brings its total holdings to 82,983 BTC worth around $7.68 billion.
The EU's MiCA regulation began taking effect on Monday, marking a significant shift in the region's approach to cryptocurrency oversight.
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 7,629 BTC valued at roughly $705 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchase elevates Tether's Bitcoin holdings to 82,983 BTC, worth approximately $7.68 billion as of press time.
Blockchain sleuths have flagged a notable acquisition: on Dec. 30, 2024, a bitcoin address believed to be linked to stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,404.48 BTC to its reserves, valued at a cool $772 million.
TL;DR Tether acquired 7,629 BTC, worth $705.25 million, increasing its total reserves to 82,983 BTC, valued at $7.68 billion. This purchase is part of the strategy announced in May 2023, which allocates 15% of its monthly profits to Bitcoin purchases. In addition to its Bitcoin reserves, it holds $100 billion in bonds and 48.
Tether has received a transfer of 7,600 Bitcoin, valued at $705.25 million, from its affiliated Bitfinex wallet. As MiCA regulations heighten concerns over USDTs market position, the stablecoin issuer faces a $2 billion market cap decline amid global FUD.
After 9-months of dormancy, Tether's Bitcoin reserves have received 7,629 BTC valued at $705.25 million from Bitfinex. According to Arkham monitoring data, Tether now holds 82,983 BTC worth $7.68 billion at current prices.
In a latest develoment, as per data from Arkham Intelligence, the stable coin issuer Tether, has sent 7,629 BTC worth approximately $700 million to its bitcoin reserve address from Bitfinex's hot wallet about an hour ago at 14:00 UTC. TETHER ADDS ANOTHER $700M BITCOIN TO RESERVESSOURCE: ARKHAM pic.twitter.
With 7,629 BTC worth $705.25 million, Tether Bitcoin reserves have been increased to 82,983 BTC, valued at $7.68 billion.
Tether, the issuer of $140 billion stablecoin leader USDT, increased its Bitcoin holdings by $700 million.
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd is in the news again, but this time, regarding its Bitcoin strategic reserve holdings. According to ochain data from Arkham Intelligence, the USDT parent company just sent a total of 7,629 Bitcoin units to its reserve wallet.
The firm, which has been generating record profits, has been trying to diversify its holdings and reinvest in emerging sectors.