Venezuelans have ramped up the use of Tether’s USDT, as it has become one of the largest sources of dollar liquidity in national markets. While the government has tried to contain the black market exchange rates by injecting dollars into the banking sector, it has enjoyed limited success, with Tether adoption ramping up as an […]
USDT Faces Downward Pressure as Investors Pivot to Stocks in China
USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has marginally lost its peg to the U.S. dollar, trading at less than $ 1 since September 30. Analysts believe this is a byproduct of large outflows from China as crypto investors turn to the national stock market to participate in the bull run following the …
Coinbase to Delist USDT in Europe Amid New EU Regulations
Coinbase has announced plans to delist Tether’s USDT and other stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations by December 30, 2024. This decision is part of Coinbase’s efforts to adhere to the new rules, which require stablecoin issuers to obtain an e-money license in an EU member state. […]
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $ 200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track the illicit funds, leading to their freeze and eventual …
Speed Wallet Launches USDT on Lightning to Compete With Ethereum, TRON and SOLANA
USDT’s anticipated integration into the Lightning Network has been a topic of discussion among crypto enthusiasts for years. Despite the evident advantages Lightning offers—such as instant, low-cost transactions—USDT’s transition to this layer has been over and again stalled. In 2019, Paolo Ardoino, who was then Tether’s CTO (he is now the company’s CEO), had assured […]