Once the cheapest blockchain for transferring USDt, Tron saw its USDt gas fees skyrocket above $9 in late 2024, according to data from Tether.

CoW Protocol's native token has soared 46% after South Korean exchange Upbit announced it will be listing the token on its platform on Feb. 25.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how Tether is expanding both its foothold and its business to pivot from a model that is on the verge of a dramatic expansion to a Latam-focused general crypto company.

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Optimism (OP) has emerged as one of the leading Layer-2 scaling solutions designed to address Ethereum's scalability issues. The blockchain protocol has gained significant attention for its ability to process transactions quickly and with minimal gas fees, making it an attractive option for developers and users looking for more efficient alternatives within the crypto space.

Sun argued that security should not rely on third-party smart contracts but should be embedded directly into the blockchain, making Tron a safer choice for large USDT holders.

Stablecoin interoperability is becoming a major driving force for developers seeking to ease the cost and settlement burden of transactions.

The launch of Super USDT could significantly enhance liquidity and interoperability across blockchain networks, fostering a more unified DeFi ecosystem. The post Chainlink, Hyperlane, and Velodrome launch Super USDT to unify stablecoin liquidity across OP Superchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!

South Korean police say they are hunting for a suspect accused of stealing 240 million won ($167,000) in cash during a USDT OTC trade. The post South Korea: USDT OTC ‘Thief' ‘Runs off With $167,000 in Cash' appeared first on Cryptonews.

One of Tether's original founders and its first CEO is launching a new stablecoin project called Pi Protocol.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire a majority stake in Adecoagro, and President Milei denies wrongdoing regarding Libra's endorsement.

If you invest in digital assets, you're likely no stranger to the risks of cryptocurrency. Almost every crypto conversation or article raises at least one reason to worry.

The cryptocurrency space was ripe for a black swan event, and one promptly presented itself with the $1.4 billion Bybit hack. However, unlike previous debacles that led to near-total collapses, the industry has managed this episode fairly well—further highlighting the maturity of the digital asset space.

Arkham also offers USDT-based perpetuals trading, though that feature is off-limits for users from the United States.

The recovery marks the most significant recovery from a Lazarus Group attack since $30 million was clawed back from the Ronin bridge hack.

The European Union has approved 10 stablecoin issuers under its MiCA regulations, notably excluding Tether's USDT. This decision raises questions about the future of stablecoin regulation and market dynamics within the EU.

Tether's USDt remains the top traded cryptocurrency on Kraken as it reportedly explores launching its own stablecoin and has to delist USDt in the European Economic Area.

Kraken is now ready to put an end to all those non-MiCA compliant stablecoins, just like Tether (USDT).

The rising supply of stablecoins like USDT and USDC signals potential bullish sentiment, with analysts viewing them as “dry powder” for altcoins rally ahead.

Bitcoin has extended its consolidation below $100,000 since the beginning of February. This price lag has been compounded by a slowdown in bullish sentiment among investors and a slowing euphoria regarding the crypto-positive influences of Trump's new administration in the US.

Crypto exchanges are increasingly entering the stablecoin market because they want to release their own digital dollar substitutes.

The crypto space has witnessed a significant influx of Tether (USDT) worth $450 million into exchanges throughout February 2025. This surge in stablecoin liquidity has raised interest about its potential to reignite Bitcoin's (BTC) price momentum.

A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

Mansa will use the funds to fuel expansion plans across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?

The investment, led by Tether and supported by Polymorphic Capital, Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital, will facilitate Mansa's expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia. The post Tether-Backed Mansa Secures $10M for Stablecoin-Driven Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Reeve Collins, the co-founder of Tether, has announced a new project. This latest project, called Pi Protocol, aims to introduce a yield-bearing stablecoin that could offer users something extra: earnings on their crypto holdings.

Mansa, a Dubai-based fintech, providing cross-border payment services using ptablecoins, has secured $3 million pre-seed funding from Tether and Polymorphic Capital. Mansa, the 2024-founded liquidity solutions provider for global payments, also saw investment in its vision from Faculty Group, Octerra, Trive Digital.

Cross-border payment firm MANSA has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the round. This follows Tethers $3 million pre-seed investment, reaffirming its commitment to MANSAs vision of enhancing global payment liquidity through USDT stablecoin.

The deal, which would give Tether ownership of 51% of Adecoagro, would involve a disbursement of $385 million. Tether is already invested in Adecoagro, which operates in Argentina and Brazil.

The annualized transaction value of stablecoins surpassed $15.6 trillion in 2024, or roughly 119% of Visa and 200% of Mastercard.

Stablecoin issuer Tether backs MANSA's $10 million funding in a bid to streamline liquidity for global payments.

The European Union has approved 10 firms to issue stablecoins under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, excluding Tether, the issuer of USDT.

MANSA offers onchain liquidity services to to enhance cross-border payments for firms and plans to use the funding for global expansion.

The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has been excluded from the European Union's latest MiCA regulation approvals, which granted licenses to 10 stablecoin providers. This move highlights the EU's strict stance on crypto asset regulations, raising concerns about market restrictions and potential delistings of USDT within the bloc.

The European Union (EU) has approved ten stablecoin issuers under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This marks a key step in the bloc's approach to cryptocurrency regulation.

Stablecoins are waiting in the sidelines, with the potential to shift the market direction. In the past day, net flows to exchanges accelerated for the first time since February 3.

DeFi activities have picked up on several networks after increased stablecoin supply. TRON has become a major USDT hub with record volumes in the last four years.

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, has been spotted sending $800 million worth of its USDT to Binance, the biggest crypto exchange by volume. According to data from blockchain “de-anonymizing” firm Arkham, Tether sent two batches of 400 million USDT to Binance early on Wednesday.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate below $100,000, but technical indicators, alongside the asset's relationship with Tether (USDT), could signal a new record-high path towards the $150,000 mark.

TL;DR Tether has launched TradeFi, a blockchain-based platform aimed at improving global trade through financing solutions. TradeFi promotes financial inclusion and integrates industries by reducing costs and increasing efficiency in sectors like crude oil and copper.

The European Union continues to lead the world in regulations, but at the cost of economic growth, competitiveness and tech innovation.

Tether has introduced TradeFi, a new service designed to enhance global trade through innovative financing solutions. On Feb. 19, the company's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, shared the announcement on X, emphasizing that TradeFi will address the financial needs of modern commerce.

Having USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning creates a potential threat to Bitcoin's security and is a stain on the soul of Bitcoin.

TL;DR Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, launches a new stablecoin called Pi, backed by real-world assets like bonds, to compete with USDT. The Pi Protocol will be launched on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, utilizing smart contracts to issue the stablecoin.

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a period of caution, with one of the most significant signs being the drop in Tether (USDT) flows to exchanges. This trend indicates that traders are becoming increasingly hesitant to deploy capital into the market, especially as altcoins continue to struggle.