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Stablecoin Expansion Continues as Bitcoin Rally Appears to Stall
3.4.2024
The unabated expansion of stablecoin supply shows capital continues to flow into the crypto market, one observer noted
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
3.4.2024
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control...
Tether strengthens security commitment with successful SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
2.4.2024
Tether successfully goes through the System Organization Control (SOC) Audit Type 1, turning it into a complete safety compliance business. Though it is the first stage, it speaks volumes about the attitude of the company towards safety issues. The audit comes under the gold standard category...
Tether Amplifies Bitcoin Holdings With Strategic 8,888.88 BTC Addition
1.4.2024
Onchain data reveals the stablecoin giant Tether has once again bolstered its bitcoin reserves, making an addition of 8,888.88 bitcoins to its wallet as of March 31. Tether’s Bech32 address now ranks as the seventh-largest holder of bitcoin by volume. Tether’s Latest Acquisition Puts...
Families Worth up to $100 Million Prefer Algorithmic Cryptocurrencies to Tokens — Study
31.3.2024
Families with a net worth of up to $100 million exhibit a strong preference for algorithmic cryptocurrencies over tokens (4.32% versus 0.92%), a new study has found. The study cites statistics indicating that ownership continuity is disrupted in 91% of cases involving a transition from crypto...
TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023
30.3.2024
A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges that 1.6% of USDT’s volume was linked to illicit activity last year, with $19.3...
Tether cryptocurrency is moving towards decentralized AI
29.3.2024
Tether plays a leading role in crypto as the issuer of USDT, a stablecoin synced to the US dollar and one of the most used stablecoins. By filling this role, Tether facilitates smooth dealings, which ensures a hassle-free transition from conventional fiat currencies to the crypto sector, which...
Celo Cements Its Stablecoin Allegiance: Transaction Fees Now Can Be Paid With Stablecoins
29.3.2024
Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other tokens. This also benefits newcomers, making...
Binance to Discontinue Support for USDC Stablecoin on Justin Sun’s Tron
25.3.2024
Binance will no longer facilitate deposits and withdrawals of the USD-pegged stablecoin USDC using the Tron blockchain network.
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Turkish Citizens Seek Refuge in Gold and Stablecoins Amid Surging 67% Inflation Rate
24.3.2024
According to February 2024’s latest inflation data, Turkey faces an inflation rate exceeding 67%, amid ongoing currency devaluation and a declining lira against the U.S. dollar. Recent findings suggest that in an effort to safeguard their wealth, Turks are increasingly turning to gold, with...
OKX Delists Tether’s USDT for EU Users Amid Regulatory Concerns
19.3.2024
OKX has discontinued support for cryptocurrency trading pairs involving Tether's USDT stablecoin for users based in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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Tether Assists US Government in Seizing $1.4 Million From Unhosted Wallet
15.3.2024
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, announced that it helped the U.S. government to seize $1.4 million linked to an alleged fraud scheme. According to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, the seizure marks...
Tether Assists US DOJ and FBI in Seizure of $1.4 million dollars USDT in Stolen Funds
12.3.2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the seizure of approximately $1.4 million in Tether (USDT) on March 8, suspected to be proceeds from a fraudulent customer support scam.
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Tether CTO Aims Dig At DCG For Doubting USDT’s Resilience
12.3.2024
As the crypto industry faced turmoil, Digital Currency Group (DCG) attempted to short Tether (USDT) amidst stability concerns. Tether's CTO, Paolo Ardoino, calls out the move as DCG now faces a lawsuit. The incident highlights the stark contrast between Tether's resilience and DCG's struggles.
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Tether Launches On Celo Chain
12.3.2024
Stablecoin leader Tether (USDT) has launched on the Celo blockchain, expanding its reach and targeting wider financial inclusion. Celo's mobile-first approach and diverse ecosystem offer new avenues for the popular stablecoin, potentially simplifying transactions and driving adoption in emerging...
USDT expands to Celo: A new era for mobile crypto
12.3.2024
Tether Operations Limited, also known as Tether, the central crypto platform, recently announced the integration of its stablecoin USDT on Celo, a unique blockchain based on a mobile approach accessible via the EVM platform. This shift will significantly impact the Tether and Celo ecosystems...
Tether Launches USDT on Celo Targeting Increased Usability
12.3.2024
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has announced the launch of its currency on Celo, an EVM-compatible blockchain. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated that this move was focused on enhancing the “usability and accessibility...
Tether's USDT Now Available on Celo
11.3.2024
The USDT integration aims to boost cross-border payments and peer-to-peer transactions in developing regions
FDUSD Climbs the Stablecoin Ladder, Fueled by Trading Volume and Supply Growth
8.3.2024
Statistics indicate that the first digital usd (FDUSD), a recently introduced fiat-pegged token launched in August 2023, has risen to become the fourth-largest stablecoin based on market capitalization. Currently, FDUSD holds the fourth position in terms of 24-hour global trading volume. FDUSD...
Tether’s rising influence on Bitcoin markets
8.3.2024
Tether (USDT) is a digital currency that stands out in the crypto world as a stablecoin, which means keeping its value as fixed as possible by linking its value with the value of a fiat currency, e.g., the US dollar. But this advantage is hard to specify, as Bitcoin is less stable than some other...