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Blockstream to Liquid Network Hacker: ‘Safe to Return the Funds’
7.9.2026
As the major Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network has been paused due to a $320 million hack, the absolute majority of the key players in the network haven’t issued any statements, while L-BTC is now backed by only 4.7% of the required bitcoin, as Blockstream says it’s “safe to return...
Thai Investors Sue Tether Over $42M USDT Freeze Without Warrant
2.9.2026
Two Thai businessmen say Tether blacklisted $42.4 million of their USDT four months before any court authorized the freeze, and now they’re suing to get it back. A Freeze Before Any Warrant Nutthawat Rukthammachalern and Natthawat Kasamvilas filed suit against Tether on Aug. 31 in the U.S....
Tether CEO Slams BIS Over Tokenized Bank Deposit Push
31.8.2026
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed that stablecoins are a more trusted form of money than tokenized bank deposits, explaining that they are collateralized by U.S. treasuries, while tokenized bank deposits are usually only backed by 10% in liquid assets. Tether CEO on Tokenized Deposits: “The...
Russia’s Largest Bank Sber Eyes BTC, ETH, USDT for Crypto-Backed Loans
30.8.2026
Russia’s largest bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending by accepting bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral after new regulations take full effect. Sberbank says the initiative will build on its digital asset loan pilot. Sberbank Plans to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending Sber, Russia’s largest...
BIS Chief: Stablecoins Still Aren’t Credible Money at Scale
30.8.2026
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos told the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 28 that stablecoins still fail as real money and tokenized deposits should instead carry the bulk of everyday payments. A Blunt Verdict From Basel The BIS is...
Circle Mints 5 Billion USDC in a Week as Supply Race With Tether Heats up
26.8.2026
Circle minted roughly 5 billion USDC over the past week, according to onchain trackers, in one of its largest weekly issuance pushes yet. A Record Week for Fresh Supply Onchain analytics platform Solscan revealed the roughly 5 billion USDC mint earlier today, with analysts noting that the issuance...
Tron Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as USDT Transfers Near $30 Trillion
26.8.2026
Tron’s account count crossed 400 million this week, doubling in under three years and cementing the network’s role as the backbone of global USDT settlement. A Six-Year Climb to 400 Million As a quick refresher, Tron’s genesis block launched in June 2018, and it took the network...
Tether CEO Says USDT Drives Trade Across Emerging Markets
25.8.2026
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of top stablecoin issuer Tether, said USDT’s dollar-proxy function has scaled globally, giving developing countries access to foreign currency for domestic and cross-border commerce. Ardoino stressed that the company’s mission was more important than ever. Tether...
Stablecoin Depegs Explained: What Really Happens When a Digital Dollar Breaks the Buck
23.8.2026
Stablecoins promise a constant $1, yet USDC has traded at $0.87, Tether’s USDT at $0.88, and Terra’s UST collapsed to virtually zero in a crash that erased roughly $40 billion. As recently as November 2025, a DeFi stablecoin called xUSD lost more than half its value in a single day....
Cash App Adds XRP, SOL and ETH via Moonpay for 59M Users
19.8.2026
Cash App users can now buy XRP, solana, ether, and USDT directly through a new Moonpay integration, giving the app’s 59 million users access to tokens that Block has never listed directly on its own platform. A Major Expansion for Cash App’s Crypto Lineup Cash App has integrated Cash...
Tron Captures 52% of Low-Value USDT Transfers Globally
17.8.2026
The Tron ecosystem continued to thrive in Q2, growing its stablecoin market cap to reach a record of $89.2 billion, with USDT as its flagship token. The project leads sub-1,000 USDT transfers amidst native-issuance chains, a testament to its allure in emerging markets. Tron Solidifies Stance...
KPMG Completes Full Audit of Tether’s 2025 Financial Statements
13.8.2026
Tether disclosed that KPMG U.S. completed a full audit of its 2025 financial statements and issued an unqualified opinion, the most favorable conclusion an independent auditor can provide. KPMG Reviews Tether’s 2025 Books The stablecoin issuer detailed on Thursday that the audit covered Tether...
Tether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand Cools
12.8.2026
Tether’s USDT supply has declined by about $4 billion on a 60-day rolling basis, according to Cryptoquant data. Analysts say the drop may reflect investors moving back into fiat, weaker speculative demand, and changing incentives across the stablecoin market. Tether Sheds $870M in 11 Days...
Binance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 Days
5.8.2026
Binance has launched a 30-day bitcoin-backed loan offering up to 1,000 USDT, with no price-triggered liquidation during the initial term. A promotional 0.5% service fee remains available through Sept. 3. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On Aug. 4, Binance announced Lite...
Stablecoin Supply Sheds $15 Billion in Biggest Drop Since Terra
2.8.2026
The stablecoin market cracked this summer, shedding roughly $14.56 billion after new federal rules wiped out interest payments on digital dollars. Moves like this tend to flush out yield-driven capital first, leaving traders scrambling to reposition. Data collected by defillama.com over the past...
CEO Arrested Over Alleged Crypto-Funded Contract Killing
1.8.2026
Federal prosecutors allege the chief executive of a cross-border currency exchange business converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents before arranging payments tied to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities also claim the executive sent 25,000 USDT as part of the final...
Tether Sheds $5.5 Billion in USDT Supply as Stablecoin Turnover Hits a Record Pace
29.7.2026
Stablecoin market value has declined by about $14 billion from its May peak, marking the sharpest monthly contraction since 2022. Yet record settlement volumes suggest the sector is becoming a faster-moving payments network rather than a store of idle digital dollars. Stablecoin Issuers Lose $7.7...
Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet as Spain Beats Argentina in World Cup Final
20.7.2026
Canadian rapper Drake lost a 1.5 million tether (USDT) wager on Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0 on Sunday, sealing the latest chapter in a betting saga that has cost the artist millions. How the Bet Died The rapper had placed the wager through crypto casino Stake at +245...
Stablecoin Shakeup: $12 Billion Disappears in 2 Months While Tether Refuses to Flinch
18.7.2026
Over the past two months, the stablecoin economy has been tightening its belt, trimming $12.413 billion since mid-May. In just the last week, the sector said goodbye to another $1.555 billion. Stablecoin Market Sheds More Than $12 Billion Since Mid-May The fiat-pegged crypto coin sector, as tracked...
Drake Drops $1.5M USDT Bet on Argentina Despite Spain’s World Cup Edge
18.7.2026
Rap superstar Drake has placed a $1.5 million bet in USDT on Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, a wager that could pay out roughly $5.175 million if Lionel Messi’s team wins in regulation or extra time. The rapper placed the bet through Stake, the crypto betting...