Tether (USDT)

According to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, terrorist groups globally, including those linked to ISIS, frequently utilize cryptocurrency for fundraising purposes. In certain instances, these terrorist organizations have been able to attract supporters and bolster their operations. TRM Labs revealed observing “mounting on-chain evidence” over the past 12 months that pro-ISIS networks in countries like Tajikistan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan...

Tether – one of the largest and most popular stable currencies around – has announced plans to open a huge bitcoin mining facility in the South American region of Uruguay. The clincher? The company is going to operate the facility only using renewable energy. Tether to Mine Bitcoin in South America This is a big deal in that bitcoin and crypto mining operations have gotten a bad rap over the last several years on account of the high number of reports that have...

Crypto exchange Bybit unveiled the ‘2023 World Series of Trading (WSOT),’ the registration of which will commence on July 13. The event is in its fourth edition and will feature a prize pool of up to $8 million worth of USDT. It also includes a live stream giveaway on August 24, offering traders the chance to win Rolex Explorers and Huracan Evo Spyder Lamborghinis. Bybit’s All-Star Showdown for Elite Crypto Traders According to the official press release, the window for...

The entire crypto market is rallying after the judge overseeing Ripple V. SEC ruled that neither XRP, nor most situations in which it transacted, are securities. The ruling has also prompted exchanges like Coinbase to relist XRP starting today. In a tweet on Thursday, Coinbase Assets confirmed that it will re-enable trading of XRP on XRP network, starting at 1:45 PT. “Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our XRP-USD, XRP-USDT, and XRP-EUR trading...

CoinspeakerTelegram’s Wallet Rolls Out In-App Crypto Payment Options, Offering New Opportunities for Merchants While certain jurisdictions impose restrictions, Wallet's initiative aims to provide users with a seamless and convenient way to engage in digital asset transactions.  Telegram’s Wallet Rolls Out In-App Crypto Payment Options, Offering New Opportunities for Merchants

Leading crypto exchange Bitfinex released its latest Bitfinex Alpha report, a weekly publication that offers on-chain data and insights into the dynamic crypto market. This week’s document found that the amount of unmoved bitcoin has reached its highest point. The report further highlights an intriguing development in liquidity trends. Bitcoin liquidity has experienced a decrease, while that of Tether USDT has witnessed a noteworthy increase. Bitcoin’s Unmoved Supply Hits...

Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading at an enticing discount on Binance.US, but not all users will be able to leverage it. At nearly $27,500, Bitcoin is trading about $2,500 lower on Binance.US compared to global spot markets. Ethereum, on the other hand, was trading at $1,700 – a discount of $200, offering market participants a better price than other crypto exchanges. Discount Concerns Crypto users took to Twitter to address the situation and termed it a “depeg” of...

The Portuguese soccer megastar Cristiano Ronaldo launched a new NFT collection called “Forever CR7: The GOAT.” The digital items are live on Binance NFT Marketplace and depict historic goalscoring moments from his career. Ronaldo’s memorable bicycle kick goal against Juventus in 2018 is featured as a Super Super Rare NFT with a bidding price of 15,000 USDT.  A Closer Look of CR’s NFTs The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange inked a deal with one of the greatest soccer...

The stablecoin issuer announced the listing of Euro Tether (EUR₮) and Tether Gold (XAU₮) on XT.COM, which is being touted as the “world’s first social-infused exchange.” The latest move will enable users on the platform to access XAU₮ – which represents ownership of physical gold – as well as the ability to transact with EUR₮ – a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the euro. The expansion news comes amidst increasing scrutiny in the stablecoin sector. The addition of EUR₮ and XAU₮ will...

Gauntlet, a decentralized finance (DeFi) risk management entity, seems to be facing some backlash on its latest proposal on the Aave governance forum after it was accused of fixing in elements of a previous one that was voted down by the community. The proposal in question seeks to mitigate the risks regarding a loan tagged to Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov. Egorov’s $64 Million Loan Draws Attention Again A member of the Aave community, Marc Zeller, opposed one proposal...