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Tether and Bitfinex await the ruling after the Court denies leave
12.9.2023
Bitfinex has stated that the District Court has rejected their request for leave to amend the class action and that they anticipate receiving a favorable judgment soon. Tether is on the list as well, waiting for the final verdict. Laura Taylor Swain, the Chief Judge, has rejected Shawn...
Stablecoin de-pegging plagued USDC and DAI more than others: Analysts
12.9.2023
Stablecoins from Circle and MakerDAO have been more unstable than those from Tether and Binance over the past couple of years, according to a new report from S&P Global
Binance dropping BUSD in 2024, investors moving to Tether (USDT) – What does this mean for Bitcoin Spark?
9.9.2023
The recent news of Binance dropping BUSD in 2024 has created a wave of uncertainty within the crypto community. Having said that, Bitcoin Spark’s investors and would-be investors are concerned about what this move could mean for their beloved cryptocurrency. What is BUSD? BUSD, or Binance...
Tether Boasts $72.5 Billion US Treasury Exposure as Interest in National Debt Falters
9.9.2023
Tether, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, discussed how its leverage of U.S. treasury bills creates a steady demand for U.S. national debt as a backup of the USDT issuance. The company has exposure to almost $73 billion in U.S. debt, held directly, indirectly, or as collateral...
U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off
8.9.2023
The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase
Binance to reimburse users $1M for Cyber Earn incident
7.9.2023
Users were prevented from withdrawing their CYBER Earn assets on the exchange due to a cross-chain bridging issue
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
5.9.2023
Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron predominantly host its supply. This piece delves...
Tether's Ardoino says it's now one of top buyers of US Treasury bills, holds $72.5B
5.9.2023
The amount of exposure places Tether in the top 22 biggest holders of US Treasury bills, ranking above countries like Spain, Mexico, Australia and the United Arab Emirates
August Chronicles Another Month of Decline as 9 of 10 Leading Stablecoins Witness Supply Contraction
31.8.2023
Over the past 30 days, nine of the leading ten stablecoins by market cap experienced declines, with BUSD witnessing the most significant dip, plunging 16.6%. As we wrapped up August, the combined value of these stablecoins hangs just below the $125 billion threshold, continuing a trend...
Major Singapore Banks Named in $740 Million Money-Laundering Scandal in Which Police Seized Millions in Crypto
31.8.2023
Top local and international banks in Singapore have found themselves entangled in one of the city-state’s biggest money-laundering scandals, encompassing over $740 million.
Recent chargesheet filed against 10 individuals have unveiled a web of illicit financial activities that have implicated...
Report: Tether Pivots to Bahamas’ Britannia Bank Amid US Banking Strains
30.8.2023
In a recent report released on Tuesday, undisclosed sources detailed that the firm behind the top stablecoin in market cap, tether (USDT), is now banking with Britannia Bank & Trust. In the past month, tether’s supply has dipped by 1.3%, leaving 82.85 billion USDT in circulation....
Tether Turns to Britannia Bank & Trust Amidst US Crypto Banking Struggles
30.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has established a banking relationship with Britannia Bank & Trust, a privately-held bank located in the Bahamas, to facilitate dollar transfers, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg.
Although it remains unclear exactly when the new banking relationship started...
Tether adds Bahamas-based private bank Britannia as partner: Report
30.8.2023
Tether’s reported new partnership with Britannia Bank makes it the third Bahamas-based bank to join forces with the stablecoin issuer
Tether CTO stays silent on Bitcoin mining locations
27.8.2023
Tether’s chief technology officer, Paolo Ardoino dropped a hint that the operations are based in Latin America, but hesitated to reveal any more details beyond that
DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K
26.8.2023
In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled funds to an unrelated scammer, falling prey to a notorious...
Justin Sun: The Next Do Kwon or Sam Bankman-Fried?
25.8.2023
Tether Reserves Report: USDT Maintains Dominance With $86.1 Billion Market Cap, Over 100% Reserve-Backed
25.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether posts its total market capitalization at $86.1 billion as it maintains its leading market share despite growing competition and uncertain regulatory conditions.
In the company’s reserve report, while total assets stood at $86.1 billion, its liabilities amounted to $82.8...
Tether Reserves Report: USDT Maintains Dominance With $86.1 Billion Total Assets, Over 100% Reserve-Backed
25.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether posts its total assets at $86.1 billion as it maintains its leading market share despite growing competition and uncertain regulatory conditions.
In the company’s reserve report, while total assets stood at $86.1 billion, its liabilities amounted to $82.8 billion....
Tether maintains $3.3B in liquidity cushion: USDT transparency report
25.8.2023
The total assets under Tether stand at $86.1 billion with total liabilities amounting to $82.8 billion — thus confirming a reserve backing of over 100%
DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam
25.8.2023
The DEA, the country's lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI