Tether News

Consumer advocacy group Consumers’ Research has released a report accusing Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, of being opaque and not conducting a full audit of its dollar reserves. Teather is accused of being non-transparent (again) Consumers’ Research analysts…

Tether has appointed former PayPal executive Jesse Spiro as its head of government affairs to lead policy and engagement with lawmakers, regulators, and key stakeholders. Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is expanding its government relations efforts with the appointment of Jesse…

Stablecoins settled $3.7 trillion in 2023 and are on pace to reach $5.28 trillion in 2024, with growing usage beyond exchange settlement, new research shows. Stablecoins continue to solidify their role in the global financial landscape, with settlement volumes reaching…

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit to collaborate on combating illicit activity related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs have joined…

Crypto investors have started depositing stablecoins in centralized exchanges, showing potential bullish momentum for Bitcoin and altcoins. According to data provided by Santiment, the total exchange net inflow of the top three stablecoins — Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC) and…

Tether and the Reku crypto exchange are launching a nationwide crypto education roadshow in Indonesia, aiming to boost digital asset literacy across major cities. Stablecoin issuer Tether joined forces with Indonesian crypto exchange Reku to launch a nationwide educational initiative…

On-chain data shows increased accumulation from Bitcoin and Ethereum whales despite market-wide bearish momentum. According to data provided by IntoTheBlock, the number of large Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) transactions, worth at least $100,000, started to increase on Sept. 1…

Ukrainian fraudsters posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in USDT from a businessman through a scam involving fabricated criminal charges. Criminals impersonating police officers extorted $250,000 in stablecoin from a Ukrainian in a scam that involved threats of fabricated…

Bybit launches spot TRY trading pairs, offering Turkish users direct access to cryptocurrencies without the need for conversion steps. Bybit is intensifying its expansion in Turkey by launching Turkish Lira trading pairs on its spot market, allowing users to trade…

The Stabila Foundation has launched a new initiative to boost stablecoin adoption within the Celo ecosystem, aiming to drive real-world use cases for the network. The Celo (CELO) blockchain ecosystem has welcomed a new foundation focused on increasing the adoption…

Stablecoin issuer Tether has disclosed plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham. In an Aug. 21 announcement, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer Tether Inc. said the new stablecoin would be launched in collaboration with Phoenix…

Stablecoin issuer Tether has minted another $1 billion worth of USDT tokens on the TRON blockchain, potentially boosting its market capitalization to $117 billion. Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, has minted another $1 billion in its…

Stablecoin issuer Tether is expanding its blockchain portfolio, bringing the USDT stablecoin to the Aptos ecosystem. Tether Inc., the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, revealed in an Aug. 19 announcement that its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin (USDT) will soon be…

Tether Operations Limited has announced a $3 million strategic investment in Kem, a financial management app that aims to improve financial inclusion across the Middle East.  Tether’s $3 million investment comes as the company aims to promote the adoption of…

With the rise of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in Europe, questions have risen whether Tether’s USDT stablecoin could maintain its dominance for the long term. Data from rwa.xyz shows that Tether (USDT) is currently dominating the stablecoin market with…

Bankrupt lending platform Celsius has filed a lawsuit against Tether seeking 39,542 BTC. According to the lawsuit, the amount was collateral for a loan from the issuer of the Tether (USDT) stablecoin. Tether requested more collateral after the price of…