The overall market value of cryptocurrencies has increased, leading to a decline in the dominance of stablecoins. Their share of the total crypto market cap has dropped from 17.3% to 7.8%. In a market characterized by a consistent rise in short-term US bond yields, approaching 5%, investors holding stablecoins face higher opportunity costs, prompting a shift of assets off-chain for many, according to the latest report by Binance Research. Centralized Stablecoins Dominate...
Read More »Bitfinex Teams Up with Synonym to Introduce Bitcoin Lightning Network Feature
Prominent crypto exchange Bitfinex has announced a collaboration with Synonym to introduce a new feature that enables customers to purchase Lightning Network connections for instant deposits, withdrawals, and payments. The Lightning Channel feature is offered through Blocktank, a platform operated by Synonym, a subsidiary of Tether Holdings Limited. Bitfinex Teams Up With Synonym According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Bitfinex customers utilizing Lightning...
Read More »TrueUSD Plummets Below $1 Parity Amid Selloff Frenzy
On January 15, TrueUSD (TUSD), the USD-pegged stablecoin, experienced a deviation from its $1 parity that saw its price decline to $0.985. This comes amidst speculations that TrueUSD holders are exchanging hundreds of millions of tokens for the competing stablecoin Tether (USDT). TrueUSD Depeg Sparks Trading Frenzy on Binance Based on data from the exchange’s trading page, TUSD experienced a total inflow of $301.54 million in the past 24 hours, with outflows amounting to...
Read More »Binance Launchpool Welcomes Manta as Its 44th Project: Modular L2 for ZK Applications
The introduction of MANTA on Binance Launchpool is a huge step toward addressing the ZK ecosystem’s difficulties. Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, has unveiled the 44th project on its Launchpool – Manta (MANTA). This new addition to the Binance ecosystem promises to be a game-changer, introducing a modular Layer 2 (L2) solution tailored for Zero-Knowledge (ZK) applications. Staking and Farming MANTA According to the announcement, users eager to partake in the MANTA...
Read More »UN Flags Increased USDT Stablecoin Use in Money Laundering across Asia
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...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Explodes To $47k As BTC ETF Approval Deadline Looms
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...
Read More »Bitcoin Halving and Approved BTC ETF Will Enhannce Adoption: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (Interview)
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,...
Read More »Tether Eating All Other Stablecoins as Total Assets Approaches $100B
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...
Read More »XRP on the Verge of a Major Breakout, but in Which Direction? (Ripple Price Analysis)
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...
Read More »Tether’s USDT Latest ATH, Plans for 2024, and Diverse Projects: CEO Ardoino
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...
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