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Tether’s USDT and Chinese Blockchains Face Potential U.S. Government Ban
9.11.2023
Source: Washington DC The U.S. lawmakers are proposing a bill aiming to prohibit the U.S. government officials from transacting with Tether’s USDT, China-based blockchain networks, and “other foreign adversaries.” The U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) have...
U.S. Bill Proposes Outlawing Government Use of China-Made Blockchains and Tether's USDT
8.11.2023
Government officials would no longer be able to use networks developed by China that power crypto transactions, according to a new bipartisan bill
BIS Researchers Say Stablecoins Are Failing to Live Up to Promise
8.11.2023
For stablecoins to be able to be used as a means of exchange they should be able to maintain their value during the day, economists at the Bank for International Settlements said
Binance Launches High-Yield USDT Earning Program Amid Fierce Market Competition
7.11.2023
This week, Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume, announced the introduction of a tether (USDT) earning program with up to a 13% annual percentage yield (APR). Binance’s USDT earn product joins a slew of other digital currency trading platforms offering yield...
Latam Insights: USDT Takes Over Brazil, Bukele’s Administration Accused of Embezzlement
6.11.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: USDT dominates the Brazilian crypto market, Bukele’s administration is accused of deviating funds for Bitcoin projects, and Venezuelan exchanges...
Analysts Observe Rising Stablecoin Supply, Indicating Capital Inflow
3.11.2023
The total supply of stablecoins has surged in recent weeks, coinciding with a significant rally in the price of Bitcoin (BTC), on-chain data shows. The growth in stablecoin supply has followed an extended surge in the broader crypto market that started after a false report on October 16 said a spot...
Northern Data Secures $600 Million Loan From Tether Amidst AI Hardware Investment Spree
3.11.2023
Northern Data Group has confirmed a €575 million ($610M) debt financing from Tether Group, a signal of heightened activity in the high-performance computing sector responding to the artificial intelligence (AI) demand surge. The firm detailed that the funding is poised to advance Northern...
Report: Taiwan Law Enforcement Seize Over 320 Million USDT From Alleged Money Launderer
2.11.2023
Taiwanese law enforcement recently revealed the seizure of more than 320 million USDT stablecoins from an alleged money launderer. The seizure has been described as Taiwan’s largest bust ever from a single individual. Lamborghini and a Lexus Seized Taiwan’s law enforcement recently...
Tether issues $610M debt financing to Bitcoin miner Northern Data
2.11.2023
In September 2023, Tether also invested an undisclosed amount in Northern Data in a move backing AI initiatives
Northern Data Secures $610 Million Debt Financing from Tether as New ASIC Technology Makes Mining Profitable Again
2.11.2023
Northern Data AG, Europe’s largest Bitcoin mining company, has secured a debt financing facility of around $610 million from a company within the Tether Group amid advancements in ASIC technology that have made mining profitable again. The loan agreement, which has a term until January...
Tether’s Q3 Financial Disclosure Highlights $3.2B Surplus, $1.7B in Bitcoin Reserves
1.11.2023
On Tuesday, Tether Holdings Ltd.’s financial statements for the third quarter of 2023 were validated by BDO, an internationally known independent public accounting firm. The firm gave an assurance opinion, revealing $3.2 billion in surplus reserves supporting the company’s tokens...
Today in Crypto: Hackers Stole $1.41 Billion YTD and $22.2 Million in October, Google Cloud Launches Solana Network Dataset on BigQuery
1.11.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________ Security news Bug bounty and security services platform Immunefi published its ‘Crypto Losses in October 2023...
Brazilian Tax Authority Acknowledges ‘Vertiginous Growth’ of Stablecoin Trading
1.11.2023
The Brazilian Tax Authority (RBF) recently published an article acknowledging the growth in stablecoin trading in the country, which has taken the Brazilian cryptocurrency market by storm. The most transacted stablecoin is Tether’s USDT, which has moved more than 271 billion reals (close...
Tether’s Q3 Attestation Reveals $3.2 Billion Excess Reserves Backing USDT
1.11.2023
Tether, a leading stablecoin provider, reported in its Q3 2023 report that it has $3.2 billion of excess reserves backing the value of its stablecoins, including USDT. On October 31, Tether Holdings Limited published its Consolidated Reserves Report (CRR) for Q3 2023, which has been validated...
Circle Curbs Stablecoin Minting for Retail Users, Moving Closer to Tether's Practice
31.10.2023
USDC issuer Circle Internet Financial said it is curbing support for individual consumer accounts to mint stablecoins, with currently only accepting qualified institutional clients
Tether attestation shows cash and cash equivalents of 86% as loans decline
31.10.2023
Tether’s newest reserve attestation shows the highest-ever percentage of cash equivalents, with most reserves consisting of U.S. T-bills and repurchase agreements
Tether Reports $3.2B Excess Reserves, but Lags in Reducing Secured Loans
31.10.2023
Tether reported $3.2 billion of excess reserves backing the value of its stablecoins including USDT, according to its Q3 attestation released Wednesday
From payments to DeFi: A closer look at the evolving stablecoin ecosystem
31.10.2023
The stablecoin ecosystem has evolved significantly over the years, with new regulations and models shaping the landscape
SBF claims innocence, contradicts other witnesses: Law Decoded
30.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was the final witness to take the stand after more than three weeks of testimonies in court
USDT Stablecoin Adoption in Brazil Skyrockets to 80% Share of Crypto Transactions
30.10.2023
The adoption of the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT) in Brazil has experienced a remarkable surge in 2023, now constituting a staggering 80% of all crypto transactions within the country. According to data provided by Brazil’s tax agency that was first reported on by Cointelegraph, the total...