In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2.3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud. The civil forfeiture action aims to forfeit various cryptocurrencies, including Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Tron (TRX), Solana […]
The cryptocurrency world watches with a mix of intrigue and apprehension as Tether (USDT), the most prominent stablecoin, inches closer to a seemingly mythical $100 billion market capitalization. This monumental milestone signifies Tether’s undeniable market dominance, but it also casts a spotlight on the regulatory clouds gathering around the stablecoin and the potential implications for […]
In a recent announcement, stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) revealed its investment in Oobit, a mobile payment application. The successful conclusion of Oobit’s Series A funding round resulted in $25 million raised, supporting the development of the platform and its mission to facilitate mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. Bolstering Crypto Adoption? According to the announcement, Oobit’s mobile payment […]
According to a report by the Financial Times, the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime has identified Tether, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms, as an increasingly popular tool for money launderers and fraudsters operating in Southeast Asia, adding to increased regulatory scrutiny of the stablecoin issuer. Tether As Preferred Choice For […]
Tether Joins El Salvador’s “Freedom Visa” Program, Requires $1M Bitcoin Investment | Bitcoinist.com
El Salvador, along with the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, Tether, has introduced a new citizenship-by-investment program, the “Adopting El Salvador Freedom Visa Program,” aimed at attracting 1,000 individuals willing to make a significant investment in the country using Bitcoin or USDT. Successful applicants will receive a residency visa, a pathway to citizenship, and […]
Tether And Bitfinex Drop Resistance To FOIL Request, Prioritize Transparency | Bitcoinist.com
In a recent announcement, Tether (USDT) and its sister company Bitfinex have declared their decision to withdraw opposition to a New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request filed by a group of journalists, including Zeke Faux from Bloomberg Businessweek. The FOIL request relates to Tether and Bitfinex’s agreement with the New York Attorney General […]
Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, is finding its banking partner, Britannia Financial, at the center of a legal battle. Arbitral International, a British Virgin Islands corporation, is suing Britannia over a $1 billion Tether deposit. Tether’s Banking Choice Backfires According to a recent Financial Times report and court filings in the […]
On-chain data shows Tether (USDT) has recently seen developments in its on-chain metrics that may hold relevance for the Bitcoin price. Tether Whale Transactions And Volume Are At High Values Right Now As explained by the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the number one stablecoin in the sector, USDT, has seen a large spike in activity […]