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Tether freezes $873,000 USDT linked to terrorist activity in Ukraine, Israel
16.10.2023
The stablecoin issuer freezes addresses containing $873,000 USDT linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine
USDT Issuer Tether Appoints Paolo Ardoino As New CEO - What’s Going On?
13.10.2023
Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has appointed Paolo Ardoino to serve at the helm as the company plans new operations.
Ardoino, the former Chief Technical Officer of the company, a position he held since 2017 will replace Jean-Louis van der Velde as...
Crypto lending invalidated by Chinese court in second landmark ruling
12.10.2023
Plaintiff Mr. Ming will have no judicial relief to recoup his 80,000 Tether loan after its borrower defaulted
Real-world use cases for spending and accepting Tether stablecoin
12.10.2023
Tether is a popular stablecoin in online retailers, e-commerce, gaming, trading, and more, as it offers a secure and reliable channel for transferring funds across various platforms. Using Tether eliminates the need for manual currency conversion and greatly reduces transaction fees. The rising...
SBF's Alameda minted $38B USDT to profit off arbitrage trading: Coinbase director
10.10.2023
Coinbase director Conor Grogan has flagged on chain data that highlights massive USDT mints ordered by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research in 2021
Understanding Tether: The stablecoin powering the crypto ecosystem
9.10.2023
The crypto market is full of various prominent cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, etc., with burgeoning popularity and demand today. However, one digital crypto coin that has emerged as a prominent contender in terms of unique stability and utility is Tether. Riding high...
Today in Crypto: A US FTX Team Found Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse, Hong Kong Financial Watchdog and Police Form Task Force to Investigate Suspicious Crypto Activity
5.10.2023
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Binance Advises Paysafe Users to Convert Euro Balances to Tether
29.9.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has issued a recommendation for customers using the services of Paysafe for euro (EUR) transfers. The crypto trading platform is advising users to convert their euro balances to tether (USDT) or withdraw them to bank accounts after the payment processor suspended deposits...
Tether co-founder sizes up PayPal’s Stablecoin ambitions
26.9.2023
The cryptocurrency and fintech sectors are constantly evolving, and in recent times, stablecoins have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation. In today’s financial landscape, digital assets like Tether (USDT) have not gone unnoticed, capturing considerable interest and wielding significant...
Tether Denies Links With Alleged Spokeswoman Alex Welch; Blasts ‘Tabloid’ News Outlets
26.9.2023
A controversy surrounding Alex Welch, an alleged spokeswoman of Tether, the company behind USDT, erupted last week as an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) quoted her as a source for information on the company’s loans. However, Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino denied any involvement of Welch...
Tether approves $1 billion USDT boost for Tron network’s liquidity
25.9.2023
Considering a monumental move in full swing to support and strengthen the Tron network’s liquidity, Tether, the predominant stablecoin provider, approves $1 billion USDT. This vital collaboration between Tether and Tron is expected to redefine and turn around the cryptocurrency landscape....
Tether Calls Out WSJ ‘Tabloid Style’ Reporting, States Outlet ‘Disregarded’ Reporting Banking Industry Woes
22.9.2023
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has called out the latest report of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the rise of its loan portfolio. The company stated that traditional banking institutions were “not addressing the needs of their...
Tether Reneges on Loan Promise: Lends $5.5 Billion in Stablecoins Despite Earlier Pledge
22.9.2023
Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, has raised eyebrows in the crypto community by lending out $5.5 billion in stablecoins, despite its earlier promise to halt such loans by the end of 2023, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
This revelation has raised questions about...
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Ventures Into AI With Northern Data in $427M Nvidia Chip Splurge
21.9.2023
Damoon, a Tether subsidiary in which Northern Group acquired a stake earlier this year, has purchased $427 million of Nvidia chips for generative AI cloud computing
Tether authorizes $1B USDT to "replenish" Tron network
19.9.2023
Blockchain trackers flag $1 billion “authorised but not issued” USDT mint at Tether’s Treasury, CTO Paolo Ardoino clarifies holdings will be used for ongoing TRON issuance requests and chain swaps
Tether stability tested amid crypto market shakeup
18.9.2023
Amidst the ongoing crypto volatility, Tether (USDT) is sustaining its place as one of the most significant digital tokens in existence. The token, which has a set exchange rate of one U.S. dollar for each USDT, has been intensely inspected since late 2018 due to speculations that it is being...
Binance dropping BUSD in 2024, investors moving to Tether (USDT) – What does this mean for Bitcoin Spark?
9.9.2023
The recent news of Binance dropping BUSD in 2024 has created a wave of uncertainty within the crypto community. Having said that, Bitcoin Spark’s investors and would-be investors are concerned about what this move could mean for their beloved cryptocurrency. What is BUSD? BUSD, or Binance...
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
5.9.2023
Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron predominantly host its supply. This piece delves...
Report: Tether Pivots to Bahamas’ Britannia Bank Amid US Banking Strains
30.8.2023
In a recent report released on Tuesday, undisclosed sources detailed that the firm behind the top stablecoin in market cap, tether (USDT), is now banking with Britannia Bank & Trust. In the past month, tether’s supply has dipped by 1.3%, leaving 82.85 billion USDT in circulation....
Tether Turns to Britannia Bank & Trust Amidst US Crypto Banking Struggles
30.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has established a banking relationship with Britannia Bank & Trust, a privately-held bank located in the Bahamas, to facilitate dollar transfers, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg.
Although it remains unclear exactly when the new banking relationship started...