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The following is an opinion piece by Tom Howard, Head of Financial Products and Regulatory Affairs at CoinList. Stablecoin Act drafts that would effectively ban Tether and other non-US stablecoin issuers from the US market due to offshore operations are circulating.
Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino talks about crypto regulation, the firm's USDT stablecoin and their relationship with Cantor Fitzgerald, which was recently led by Howard Lutnick, who is now the US Commerce Secretary. Ardoino is on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
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TL;DR Record Activity: Tether's daily on-chain transfers surged to over 143,000, reaching a six-month high amid volatile market conditions. Trader Strategy: Increased buy-side activity as traders accumulate USDT during market dips to capitalize on upcoming buying opportunities.
The role of stablecoins is expanding beyond the crypto market and attracting attention from traditional financial institutions. Meanwhile, new regulations from Europe and the US could make stablecoins more useful in the real world.
Stablecoin adoption in Latin America is increasing as more users turn to Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT for financial stability, according to a new report from cryptocurrency exchange Bitso.The USDC (USDC) and USDt (USDT) stablecoins have become a “store of value” in Latin America, accounting for 39% of total purchases on Bitso in 2024, the firm said in its third edition of the Latin America Crypto Landscape report issued on March 12. The report highlighted a significant increase in stablecoin adoption on the platform, with total stablecoin purchases surging 9% from 2023.
The event marked his first official trip to the United States.
Attendees erupted in applause when Paolo Ardoino, Tether's public face, took the stage at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference in New York. Despite Tether's outsized influence in crypto, it was Ardoino's first major public appearance in the U.S., a country he had long avoided over regulatory scrutiny.
Onchain activity for Tether has hit a sixth-month high, possibly indicating traders are gearing up to jump back into the market, according to analysts. Data shared by the blockchain data platform Santiment in a March 12 X post shows Tether's (USDT) onchain activity has been on the rise, peaking with over 143,000 wallets making transfers on March 11, the highest in six months.
Paolo Ardoino, the face of Tether, received applause as he took the stage at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference in New York. Dressed casually in a Ralph Lauren polo and gray khakis, he contrasted sharply with the business attire around himyet he likely held the deepest pockets in the room.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino argued that Tether is the “most important ally for the US” in its goal of maintaining the dollar's dominance in the global economy.
Ardoino spoke at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday as he continued his first trip to the United States.
Tether has witnessed a significant surge in on-chain activity in recent weeks, which could signal potential buying pressure following the latest crypto dip. Market intelligence platform Santiment says on-chain data related to Tether (USDT) points in this direction.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has defended the company's role in the U.S. financial system, stating that its $115 billion in treasury holdings make U.S. debt more resilient. Speaking at a rBitcoin Policy Institute event on Mar.
Tether's USDT has received official approval from Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant milestone for the stablecoin in the Southeast Asian market.
A regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated today that USDT stablecoin adoption in developing nations effectively creates a decentralized market for US debt, positioning everyday people as indirect purchasers of American treasuries through Tether's reserves.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has approved USDT and USDC for trading on regulated exchanges.
The country's SEC has officially approved Tether's USDt and Circle's USDC for trading on regulated exchanges. This move is part of a broader effort to embrace digital assets while keeping a firm grip on regulation.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC stablecoins for trading on regulated exchanges.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved Tether's USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trading and potential use in payments, marking a significant step forward for stablecoin adoption in Asia.
Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies, adding the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), as trading pairs on regulated digital asset exchanges. The decision follows a public consultation in February, where most respondents supported the move.
Thailand's SEC announced top stablecoins USDT and USDC as official cryptocurrencies for various uses. Thailand citizens can start USDT and USDC trading and payments from March 16, 2025.
