Tether (USDT)

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, released an assurance report on Monday covering its financials as of June 30. The Q2 attestation showed that the issuer now holds over $3.3 billion in excess reserves to back its USDT tokens. Tether’s Massive Surplus As explained by Tether in an accompanying blog post, the issuer’s excess reserves stem from the profits generated by its existing reserves. These profits are not distributed to shareholders and are instead solely...

Ripple’s price is currently in a correction phase after a significant spike a few weeks ago. Nonetheless, there are several support levels against both USDT and BTC. Technical Analysis By: Edris XRP/USDT Daily Chart: On the daily timeframe of the USDT paired chart, the price has recently been rejected from the $0.9 level and is currently declining. The $0.6 support level and the 50-day moving average located around the same area are probable targets for a deep pullback....

Supporters of war-torn Ukraine have reportedly donated over $225 million worth of crypto to the country in its fight against Russia.  Prominent companies and figures part of the digital asset industry, such as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and Tron’s founder Justin Sun, have also contributed to the nation’s efforts. The Strong Start Followed by Stagnation According to a Crystal Blockchain report (seen by CoinDesk), Ukraine has received almost a quarter...

The market capitalization of the largest stablecoin – USDT – recently tapped an all-time high of $83.76 billion (according to the crypto analysis firm IntoTheBlock). Other data aggregators, though, showed that the asset had increased well beyond that level earlier this month. Stablecoins have performed quite well lately, and USDT continues to dominate the entire field. The combined market capitalization of the six biggest such tokens spiked last month to almost $125 billion....

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...