Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has disclosed details about the stablecoin issuer’s reserves, revealing that it holds $5.58 billion in Bitcoin (BTC), $3.87 billion in gold, and approximately $100 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds. This breakdown comes as the company faces allegations of a federal investigation in the U.S. and renewed questions about its reserve backing. […]
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has joined hands with authorities in the Swiss City of Lugano to unveil a new statue of the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto at the third annual forum of the Plan ₿ initiative. According to a press release by Tether, the Satoshi Nakamoto statue embodies the Bitcoin creator’s mystery […]
Bitcoin and the altcoins went through massive volatility on Friday night after a controversial report from the Wall Street Journal, which was denied by Tether’s CEO immediately. However, the damage was done, which harmed over-leveraged traders, as the liquidations skyrocketed to over $400 million on a daily scale. CryptoPotato reported WSJ’s claims that the US […]
The stablecoin market is growing, increasing liquidity and stabilizing the crypto space. This growth can be seen in the two largest stablecoins, Tether USD (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are now responsible for a large portion of the crypto market’s transaction volume. A tweet by the decentralized finance analysis platform IntoTheBlock revealed that USDT […]
The leading stablecoin issuing company, Tether, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and a decade of innovation that has contributed to the advancement and development of the digital asset landscape. According to a press release by Tether, the crypto firm will commemorate the anniversary by releasing a documentary titled “Stability and Freedom in Chaos.” The documentary […]
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) expressed deep concern about crypto’s role in facilitating illicit activities across Southeast Asia. It notes that the existing underground banking infrastructure, including underregulated casinos, junkets, and illegal online gambling platforms, has increasingly adopted crypto as a tool for crime. UNODC Raises Alarm Over Crypto In its […]
Swan Bitcoin has sued several former employees, accusing them of illegally taking highly prized components of its BTC mining business. Filed on September 25, the lawsuit claims these executives, now running Proton Management, conspired to misappropriate Swan’s intellectual property and secured funding from Tether to create a “counterfeit competitor.” Rain and Hellfire Plan The court filing […]
Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach […]
USDT issuer Tether has made a move into the agriculture sector with a $100 million investment in Adecoagro, a South American agricultural firm. This marks its first venture into the agriculture and food industry, expanding its investment portfolio beyond its previous focus areas of technology and digital assets. Tether Acquires 9.8% Stake in Adecoagro In […]
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, is steering the company into venture capital, with a focus on emerging areas like AI, as revealed in his recent interview with WIRED. With billions in reserves, Tether is positioning itself to compete with tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Tether’s Profit Ventures Since Ardoino took over as CEO […]