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Kraken Halts Tether Trading in Europe by March 31 Due to MiCA

4 February 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Kraken to Shutter Tether Trading in Europe by March 31 Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, will halt support for Tether (USDT) and other non-compliant stablecoins for its European clients by March 31, 2024, due to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This regulatory push joins Coinbase and Crypto.com in delisting Tether across […]

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Tether’s $13B Profit in 2024: Navigating Success, Regulation, and Relocation

4 February 2025 Daily Feed , ,

Tether’s Record $13 Billion Profit in 2024: A Tale of Triumph and Turbulence Tether, the powerhouse behind the world’s leading stablecoin USDT, has achieved a remarkable $13 billion net profit in 2024, driven by a strategic blend of U.S. Treasury Bill investments, Bitcoin, and gold. However, this success story is shadowed by regulatory challenges in […]

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Lutnick Proposes Audits and Treasury Backing for US Dollar Stablecoins Amid Tether Scrutiny

Commerce Secretary Nominee Lutnick: US Dollar Stablecoins Need Audits and Treasury Backing Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Commerce Secretary, faced intense scrutiny during a Senate hearing over his ties to Tether and the potential misuse of its USDT stablecoin. Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value often pegged to fiat currencies like […]

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Crypto.com Delists Tether by 2025 Due to EU’s MiCA Regulations

1 February 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Crypto.com Delists Tether: Navigating the EU’s Regulatory Storm Crypto.com’s decision to delist Tether (USDT) by January 31, 2025, marks a significant shift in the crypto world, driven by the EU’s stringent Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Crypto.com delisting Tether (USDT) by January 31, 2025 EU’s MiCA regulations demand compliance USDT’s non-compliance raises concerns Shift towards […]

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Sen. Warren Slams Trump’s Commerce Nominee Over Tether Ties Amid El Salvador Move

Anti-crypto Sen. Warren Targets Pro-crypto Commerce Secretary Nominee Howard Lutnick Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched a pointed attack on Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, over his firm’s ties to the controversial stablecoin issuer, Tether. The senator’s concerns focus on Tether’s compliance issues and its alleged involvement in illicit activities, while Tether plans to […]

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Tether Launches USDT0 Standard: $1.3B Swap on Arbitrum to Boost Cross-Chain Transactions

Tether’s USDT0 Standard: A Leap Towards Cross-Chain Harmony Tether introduces USDT0, a new standard to streamline cross-chain transactions, starting with a $1.3 billion swap on Arbitrum. USDT0 aims to streamline cross-chain transactions Arbitrum swaps $1.3 billion USDT to USDT0 LayerZero technology powers the new standard Tether expands in DeFi and international markets Tether, the titan […]

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Tether and Medoo Launch Blockchain Academy in Vietnam to Boost Digital Skills

Tether and Medoo Launch Blockchain Academy in Vietnam to Fuel Digital Economy Tether, the company behind USDT, a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin that’s pegged to the US dollar, and Medoo, Vietnam’s trailblazer in decentralized education, have teamed up to launch the Blockchain Academy. This initiative aims to transform Vietnam into a center […]

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Coinbase CEO Hints at USDT Delisting Amid New U.S. Regulatory Push

26 January 2025 Daily Feed , ,

Coinbase CEO Suggests Possible USDT Delisting Amid Regulatory Pressure During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hinted at the potential delisting of USDT (Tether) from the platform due to upcoming regulatory changes in the U.S. These changes may mandate stablecoins to be entirely backed by U.S. Treasury bonds, which are government-backed […]

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Tether’s USDT0 on Kraken’s Ink: A Game-Changer for Cross-Chain Transfers

19 January 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Tether’s USDT0 Launches on Kraken’s Ink, Revolutionizing Cross-Chain Transfers Tether has launched USDT0, a new cross-chain stablecoin, on Kraken’s layer 2 blockchain, Ink, marking a significant advancement in enhancing USDT’s interoperability and liquidity. Tether launches USDT0 on Kraken’s Ink on January 16 USDT0 uses LayerZero’s OFT standard Aims to improve USDT’s interoperability and liquidity Functions […]

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Dutch AFM Grants First MiCA Licenses: MoonPay, Hidden Road, BitStaete, ZBD Lead the Way

18 January 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Dutch AFM Grants First MiCA Licenses to Four Crypto Firms: A Step Towards Unified Crypto Regulation in the EU The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued the first four Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MoonPay, Hidden Road, BitStaete, and ZBD are among the […]

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UK’s Operation Destabilize Exposes Tether’s Role in Global Money Laundering

Operation Destabilize: How Criminals Used Tether to Launder Cash The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has unveiled a massive operation targeting Russian-linked money-laundering networks, highlighting the extensive use of Tether in facilitating criminal activities. Operation Destabilize has led to significant arrests and seizures, raising concerns about Tether’s future amidst growing regulatory scrutiny. Operation Destabilize targets […]

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Tether Moves HQ to El Salvador, Embracing Bitcoin-Friendly Policies

Tether Relocates to El Salvador: A Strategic Move for Future-Focused Regulation Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has made a bold move in relocating its headquarters to El Salvador, the first country to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender. This strategic shift is set to leverage El Salvador’s supportive regulatory environment and Bitcoin-friendly policies, enhancing Tether’s mission […]

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EU’s MiCA Regulations to Surge Euro Stablecoin Demand, Says JPMorgan

EU’s MiCA Regulations Set to Boost Euro Stablecoins: JPMorgan’s Forecast JPMorgan predicts a significant rise in the demand for euro-denominated stablecoins due to the EU’s new MiCA regulations, which took effect on December 30, 2024. Despite initial concerns in the crypto community, these regulations are poised to encourage European financial institutions to adopt euro stablecoins, […]

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Tether Expands into AI Filmmaking with $775M Rumble Investment

Tether Ventures into AI Filmmaking Amid Strategic Expansion and Stablecoin Dominance Tether, the powerhouse behind the leading stablecoin USDT, is embarking on a bold journey into the world of artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on AI-driven filmmaking. This move not only aims to diversify Tether’s portfolio but also seeks to revolutionize how films are […]

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Tether and Bitfinex’s Legal Maestro Hoegner Retires, Hilliard Steps In

Tether and Bitfinex Navigate Leadership Transition with Hoegner’s Departure Stuart Hoegner, the longtime legal maestro for Tether and Bitfinex, has retired, marking a pivotal moment for these crypto giants amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Michael Hilliard steps in as the new general counsel, bringing continuity and experience to the table. Hoegner retires from Tether and Bitfinex […]

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Stablecoin Issuers Dominate On-Chain Revenue with Over 40% Share in December 2024

Stablecoin Issuers Command Over 40% of On-Chain Revenue in December 2024 Stablecoin issuers have taken the lead, dominating on-chain revenue with over 40% share in December 2024. Tether, the leader among stablecoins, brought in more than $500 million, showcasing the critical yet controversial role these assets play in the crypto ecosystem. Ethereum continues to lead […]

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Tether Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves by $700M Amid EU Regulatory Storm

31 December 2024 Daily Feed , , ,

Tether Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with $700 Million Transfer Amid Regulatory Challenges In a bold move amidst regulatory storms, Tether has transferred a staggering $700 million in Bitcoin to its reserves. This strategic maneuver highlights Tether’s commitment to steering the Bitcoin wave with a $700 million paddle. Tether transferred 7,629 BTC to its reserve Largest transaction […]

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Tether’s $1.3B Supply Drop: Analyzing Crypto Liquidity and Market Effects

30 December 2024 Daily Feed , , ,

Tether’s $1.3 Billion Supply Drop: Unpacking the Impact on Crypto Liquidity and Beyond – Tether’s supply drops by $1.3 billion – Concerns over market liquidity and dynamics – Impact on DeFi and other stablecoins analyzed Tether, one of the oldest and most widely used stablecoins, recently experienced a significant drop in its circulating supply by […]

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Banks Challenge Tether’s Dominance with New Stablecoins, Eyeing $10B Profit

Traditional Banks Dive into Stablecoins, Challenging Tether’s Dominance With Tether stepping back from its EURt stablecoin, traditional banks are making a bold move into the lucrative stablecoin market, aiming to disrupt Tether’s dominance and capitalize on the $10 billion in profits the industry has seen. Tether discontinues EURt due to MiCA regulations Banks like SG-Forge […]

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Tether’s USDT Faces Uncertainty with EU MiCA Regulations Looming

Tether Faces Regulatory Challenges Under EU MiCA Regulation Uncertainty surrounds Tether’s USDT stablecoin as the European Union gears up to enforce its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation by December 30, 2023. This uncertainty is causing ripples in the crypto markets. While Coinbase has already delisted USDT out of compliance concerns, other exchanges like Binance and […]

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