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It's been a busy week for Tether, as the company announced that it had authorized the minting of another 1 billion USDT tokens, pushing the total number of minted tokens to $33 billion in the last year. According to blockchain data, the additional tokens were minted on the Tron network and immediately sent to the company's treasury wallet.
In a bold expansion, Donald Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is reportedly planning to develop its own stablecoin—a USD-backed digital asset aimed at creating stability in the volatile crypto space.
Tether, the issuer of the widely used stablecoin USDT, has found itself at the center of controversy and scrutiny. Allegations surfaced regarding potential ties to illegal activities and sanctioned entities, raising eyebrows in the financial community.
USDT is now live in the Aptos blockchain. This shift can change the concepts of cheap and immediate international payments.
A South American nation is traversing the path toward becoming a champion in cryptocurrency in the region. Related Reading: Memecoins Thrived Under SEC's ‘Oppressive Regime,' Crypto Analyst Says Bolivians now have the opportunity to invest in digital currency as one of the country's leading financial institutions introduced a custody service dedicated to Tether's stablecoin, USDT.
Binance introduces the Futures Present Promotion, allowing users to share Futures positions and earn from a 12,000 USDT reward pool. The promotion runs from October 30 to November 12, 2024.
The service in Bolivia will be available for customers to transfer funds abroad and facilitate payments for family members studying overseas.
Tether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, has made a significant move to fortify its reserves by adding over 82,000 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings. This addition, which amounts to approximately $5.58 billion, is part of Tether's broader strategy to enhance the stability of USDT and bolster transparency regarding its financial backing.
Rumors have been circulating that Tether may be the subject of a federal investigation.
Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino is updating the quantity of Bitcoin (BTC) and other assets that the stablecoin issuer currently holds on its balance sheet. In a post on the social media platform X, Ardoino says Tether now holds over 82,000 Bitcoin, a stash worth approximately $5.8 billion at the prevailing BTC price.
Aptos just announced that USDT is now natively available in its ecosystem. This comes at a time when APT is starting to show signs of a potential major move.
Bolivia-based Banco Bisa has begun offering Tether stablecoin USDT custody. Customers can now buy, sell, and trade USDT through the bank, making Bolivia one of the first countries to embrace crypto.
Tether has garnered attention by disclosing its reserves for the first time in early 2023, revealing that gold comprises a larger portion than Bitcoin.
Tether's USDT recorded $6.47 billion in transaction volume, significantly outpacing USDC's $2.08 billion.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino clarified the company's financial reserves following troubling allegations from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The article suggested that Tether, the issuer of the popular stable coin USDT, is under investigation by the federal government for potential violations related to sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations.
Explore the key differences and similarities between USDT, USDC, and FDUSD stablecoins, their market impact, and why BNB Chain is the ideal platform for these digital assets.
Bitcoin's open interest just exploded by $1.94 billion today, with its price rallying toward the $70,000 mark. Coinbase has been dumping Bitcoin on the spot market since US markets opened.
The leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview.
Bitfinex announces the integration of Tether (USDt) deposits and withdrawals on the Aptos blockchain, enhancing transaction speed and reducing costs for users.
Aptos is one of the trending L1 chains with growth in DeFi lending and DEX activity. Tether chose the chain for its next launch of native USDT.
The crypto market responded on October 25th after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) released what it referred to as an exclusive article. According to this report, the U.S. federal authorities are still investigating the stablecoin issuer.
Stablecoin giant Tether did not mince words when responding to a bombshell Wall Street Journal article revealing a supposed US government investigation into the cryptocurrency firm. According to a WSJ report citing “people familiar with the matter”, Tether is facing a criminal investigation into possible violations of sanctions and anti-money-laundering rules.
On Friday, the U.S. newspaper “The Wall Street Journal” caused the interruption of the price rally in the crypto market.
TL;DR Tether reveals a diversified reserve of over 82,000 Bitcoin, 48 tonnes of gold, and over $100 billion in U.S. Treasuries. CEO Paolo Ardoino addresses market concerns, denying allegations of anti-money laundering violations and emphasizing regulatory compliance.
