Tether (USDT)

Despite the increasing involvement of the USDT stablecoin in criminal activities, the UN has reported that law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled various money laundering organizations responsible for transferring illegal funds using USDT. The United Nations (UN) has warned that Tether’s USDT stablecoin has become the preferred cryptocurrency for money laundering schemes and other illicit activities in Asia. The Financial Times reported Monday, citing a report published...

Bitcoin (BTC) just reclaimed $47,000 for the first time since March 2022, shortly after multiple Bitcoin ETF applicants filed finalized updates for their S-1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As of Monday, Bitcoin is up 6.63% on the day, and over 10% since January 1. It trades for $47,130 at writing time. Over $136 million in shorts on crypto trades have been liquidated in the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass. That includes 124,000 traders, on...

Will Tether go public any time soon? What are the new CEO’s plans for the company? What is keet io? Why is the Bitcoin Lightning network the best BTC payment solution? These and many more questions were answered by Paolo Ardoino, the new chief exec of the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, in a recent interview with CryptoPotato. Additionally, he spoke about another project of his – keet io, which serves as a peer-to-peer web conferencing tool. Last but not least,...

Tether’s total assets are not far away from $100 billion following a monumental rise over the past six years.  The current figure for the firm’s total assets is $95.2 billion, according to its transparency report. Of that amount, $92 billion is in the dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT.  Tether Keeps Growing On Jan. 3, Tether and VanEck strategy advisor Gabor Gurbacs reaffirmed his support for the firm, adding, “Like the Bitcoin ETF, many thought I was crazy.” “USDT market cap...

Ripple’s price has been consolidating against USDT during the past few weeks while remaining clearly bearish against BTC. Analyzing both pairs might provide clues on the future price trend. Technical Analysis By TradingRage Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Chart Against USDT, the price has been trapped inside a triangle pattern since November and is yet to break out. While the $0.6 support level has been providing support and preventing a more profound decline, the price has...

Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, announced a significant milestone in its growth, with its market value reaching $91 billion. It was also revealed that over 2023, the firm has added approximately $4 billion in excess reserves to its stablecoin’s consolidated reserves, showcasing its commitment to stability and resilience in the volatile digital currency market. Tether’s Ardoino Reveals Company’s Growth and Plans The announcement was made by Tether’s...

In 2023, digital assets experienced an exceptional year, witnessing a remarkable surge in Bitcoin prices by over 172%, with a correction of less than 20%. In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, capital inflows in stablecoins also remained positive. The market surpassed crucial technical and on-chain pricing models, and October emerged as a pivotal moment for institutional capital movement, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Stablecoins in 2023 Over the last two years, the...

The New York-based stablecoin issuer – Paxos – announced a strategic expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain platform, which was previously exclusive to Ethereum. Paxos said it plans to make USDP available to the public on Solana starting January 17, 2024. This move marks a significant milestone for Paxos in the competitive stablecoin landscape, where rivals such as Circle and Tether are also racing for market dominance. Paxos’ Solana Expansion Paxos...

Tether, the creator of the popular USDT stablecoin, has publicly disclosed letters sent to key U.S. legislative committees revealing its partnerships with the Secret Service and FBI. This update comes after Tether’s recent measures, which included implementing a wallet-freezing policy aimed at individuals on the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals list, freezing over 200 wallets. Tether’s Proactive Stance to Uphold Crypto Integrity Under Paolo Ardoino’s newly appointed CEO’s...

Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin, has released the two letters it had sent to the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and House Financial Services Committee. The letters are specifically addressed to pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis and Rep. French Hill. The main goal of Tether’s letters is to address issues raised by both Lummis and Hill regarding the alleged use of stablecoins in illicit activities, such as funding terrorism and...