Tags: Tether (USDT)

$649B in high-risk stablecoin flows reveals crypto’s dark underbelly, with gambling and fraud accounting for 40% of suspicious transactions.

The contraction in BTC spot demand is gradually easing, the decline in the apparent demand for the asset is slowing down, and crypto liquidity growth is expanding.

Cantor Fitzgerald is partnering with SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex to create a multibillion-dollar Bitcoin acquisition fund. 

Tether doubles down on mining with Bitdeer and OCEAN, and invests in Fizen to improve digital payment accessibility and infrastructure.

Aptos’ stablecoin market cap surpassed $1 billion in March, which is a 10x increase year-over-year and 3x growth since December.

Solana and Ethereum lead crypto’s recovery narrative despite double-digit weekly losses amid Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Russian oil traders are processing millions in crypto monthly, using them to bypass sanctions and streamline cross-border transactions.

Stablecoin issuer Tether alone could have contributed $1.6 billion in taxes if incorporated in the US.

Bitcoin has the highest increase in social media discussions, followed by STRK, ETH, USDT, GROK, and USDC.

USDC’s dominance on Binance continues to rise, challenging Tether’s market position amid shifting regulatory frameworks in the European Union.

EU customers can convert their holding MiCA-compliant alternatives like USDC ahead of deadline.

Tron processes 14 million USDT transactions weekly and accounts for 69% of global USDT activity.

One of Tether’s original founders and its first CEO is launching a new stablecoin project called Pi Protocol. 

USDT dominated Binance Pay transactions, accounting for 80% of volume at $57 billion, followed by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB in smaller shares.

“We will explore avenues for innovative collaborations and the potential to revolutionize the global sports landscape,” CEO Ardoino said.

Tether is gearing up to roll out an AI platform with tools for translation, voice assistance, and Bitcoin wallet management.

Justin Sun admits criminals exploit blockchain’s speed and borderless nature but says Tron’s transparency makes laundering harder.

USDT adoption on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network supports instant transactions, AI payments, and DeFi expanding Bitcoin’s real-world financial applications.

Solana’s stablecoin market cap hit $10.7B, driven by meme coin frenzy; USDC dominates with $8.26B, boosting SOL’s price to an all-time high.

In its support of compliance efforts, Coinbase has signaled a readiness to adjust its offerings, including a possible USDT delisting.

Tron’s USDT dominance continues as DeFi and SunSwap transactions boost network utility and engagement in 2024.

Despite growth, USDC trails USDT, which ended 2024 with a $137.5 billion market cap, dominating 66% of the stablecoin sector.

Trump’s pro-crypto stance has inspired Tether’s US expansion plans, but the CEO admits the need for regulatory clarity before committing.

Tether will move its subsidiaries to El Salvador and establish its headquarters in the country as it fosters global Bitcoin adoption and innovation in emerging markets.