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Crypto Whale Duped for $4.5 Million in a Phishing Attack
21.9.2023
A crypto whale has reportedly fallen victim to a staggering $4.46 million phishing scam.
The unidentified crypto holder transferred approximately $4.46 million worth of Tether (USDT) from a Kraken crypto exchange wallet to an address ending in "ACa7," as per data from Etherscan.
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Phishing victim sends eye-watering $4.5M in USDT to scammer
21.9.2023
On-chain data shows the $4.5 million was first transferred from the Kraken crypto exchange, before eventually arriving at an address purportedly owned by a scammer
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...
Stablecoin de-pegging plagued USDC and DAI more than others: Analysts
12.9.2023
Stablecoins from Circle and MakerDAO have been more unstable than those from Tether and Binance over the past couple of years, according to a new report from S&P Global
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...
Tether Boasts $72.5 Billion US Treasury Exposure as Interest in National Debt Falters
9.9.2023
Tether, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, discussed how its leverage of U.S. treasury bills creates a steady demand for U.S. national debt as a backup of the USDT issuance. The company has exposure to almost $73 billion in U.S. debt, held directly, indirectly, or as collateral...
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...
Binance to Gradually Phase Out Support for BUSD Stablecoin
31.8.2023
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by global trade volume, Binance, has announced it is discontinuing support for the stablecoin asset BUSD. The trading platform is encouraging users to swap their BUSD as Binance gradually phases out BUSD markets. BUSD Support Ending on Binance...
August Chronicles Another Month of Decline as 9 of 10 Leading Stablecoins Witness Supply Contraction
31.8.2023
Over the past 30 days, nine of the leading ten stablecoins by market cap experienced declines, with BUSD witnessing the most significant dip, plunging 16.6%. As we wrapped up August, the combined value of these stablecoins hangs just below the $125 billion threshold, continuing a trend...
LBank’s $PINS IEO Ends with 51,556,343 USDT in Investments, PINs Network (PINS) will be listed in the LBank Innovation Zone
31.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. LBank recently concluded its Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) for the PINs Network project. The event secured a total investment of 51,556,343 USDT from 34,587 participants. This development followed a period of increased activity on LBank, largely due to the IEO’s specific...
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....
Today in Crypto: Binance Japan to Offer 3x More Coins, HashKey Partners with imToken
30.8.2023
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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...
Binance to Offer 'T+3' Daily BNB/USDT Options
29.8.2023
The new T+3 BNB/USDT options will have a trading lifetime of three days
Will USDT & USDC lose ground to PYUSD? QUBE and SOL are also set to shine
28.8.2023
The crypto arena took another interesting turn when PayPal, a household name in global payment processing, dropped a major announcement on August 7. With the unveiling of its very own stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), the company signaled its arrival to Tether and USDC holders. But as the buzz around...
DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K
26.8.2023
In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled funds to an unrelated scammer, falling prey to a notorious...
Tether Reserves Report: USDT Maintains Dominance With $86.1 Billion Market Cap, Over 100% Reserve-Backed
25.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether posts its total market capitalization at $86.1 billion as it maintains its leading market share despite growing competition and uncertain regulatory conditions.
In the company’s reserve report, while total assets stood at $86.1 billion, its liabilities amounted to $82.8...
Tether Reserves Report: USDT Maintains Dominance With $86.1 Billion Total Assets, Over 100% Reserve-Backed
25.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether posts its total assets at $86.1 billion as it maintains its leading market share despite growing competition and uncertain regulatory conditions.
In the company’s reserve report, while total assets stood at $86.1 billion, its liabilities amounted to $82.8 billion....
Tether maintains $3.3B in liquidity cushion: USDT transparency report
25.8.2023
The total assets under Tether stand at $86.1 billion with total liabilities amounting to $82.8 billion — thus confirming a reserve backing of over 100%