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US Stablecoin Market Surges: Regulations, Tokenized Treasuries Drive Growth

The US Stablecoin Market Gains Momentum In a financial revolution that’s blending the old with the new, the US stablecoin market is not just growing—it’s booming. Driven by clearer regulations, innovative financial products, and institutional interest, the US stablecoin market is setting the stage for a new era of digital finance. US stablecoin market propelled […]

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Binance Freezes $38M in Profits After Market Maker Dumps MOVE Tokens

Binance Takes Decisive Action: $38 Million MOVE Token Profits Frozen After Market Maker’s Dump Binance, the heavyweight in the crypto exchange world, has banned a market maker and frozen $38 million in profits after it dumped 66 million Movement (MOVE) tokens shortly after listing on December 10th. This move underscores Binance’s commitment to maintaining market […]

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Tether’s USDT Linked to $24B Pig Butchering Scams: Regulatory and Compliance Challenges

Tether’s USDT and the Pig Butchering Scams: Navigating Regulatory Scrutiny and Compliance In the murky underbelly of the cryptocurrency world, the Cambodia-based darknet marketplace, Huione Guarantee, has emerged as a central hub for pig butchering scams. These scams, where victims are lured into fake cryptocurrency investments through romantic or social manipulation, have seen a staggering […]

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Tether Seeks Big Four Audit Amid Illicit Use Concerns, Boasts $6.2B Profit

Tether Seeks Transparency with Big Four Audit Amidst Illicit Use Concerns Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has committed to a full-scale audit by one of the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC—amidst ongoing concerns over its financial transparency and use in illicit activities. CEO Paolo Ardoino credits the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly […]

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Tether’s $33.1B Treasury Buyout: Dominating Stablecoins and Facing U.S. Regulatory Hurdles

Tether’s $33.1 Billion Treasury Buyout: A Power Move in the Crypto World In 2024, Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, emerged as the seventh-largest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities, surpassing nations like Germany, Canada, and Mexico with a net purchase of $33.1 billion. This bold move into the Treasury market not only showcases Tether’s […]

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$5.5B Stolen in Pig Butchering Scams: 200K+ Victims Targeted

Over $5.5 Billion Stolen in Pig Butchering Scams: Cyvers Reports Over $5.5 billion has been stolen through sophisticated Pig Butchering scams, targeting more than 200,000 victims primarily aged 30-49. These scams exploit both centralized and decentralized platforms, using high-liquidity cryptocurrencies like USDT and Ethereum for laundering funds. Over $5.5 billion stolen 200,000+ victims Targets primarily […]

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Bybit’s $5.7M Payroll Fraud Exposed: Ho Kai Xin’s Lavish Spending and Legal Consequences

Bybit’s $5.7M Payroll Fraud Scandal: A Cautionary Tale of Cryptocurrency’s Dark Side Ho Kai Xin, a former payroll processing staff member at WeChain Fintech Singapore, has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for embezzling over $5.7 million from Bybit Fintech. This case exposes the vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency payroll systems and serves as a […]

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Tether Faces Bitcoin Sell-Off Pressure Amid U.S. Regulatory Changes

17 February 2025 Daily Feed , ,

Tether’s Regulatory Landscape: Navigating Potential Bitcoin Divestment Tether, the powerhouse behind the USDT stablecoin, faces potential regulatory changes that may require it to sell its Bitcoin holdings, according to a JP Morgan analysis. Proposed U.S. stablecoin legislation aims to tighten reserve requirements, focusing on highly liquid assets like U.S. Treasuries. Tether disputes JP Morgan’s assessment, […]

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Nigeria Busts $3M Global Crypto Scam, 53 Charged Including 29 Chinese

Crypto Fraud Alert: Nigeria Unmasks Global Scam, 53 Charged In a bold move that rocked the world of cryptocurrency, Nigerian authorities have unveiled a global scam operation in Lagos, resulting in the arrest of 53 individuals from various nationalities, including 29 Chinese nationals. The “Eagle Flush Mission” operation exposed a sophisticated network that handled over […]

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Tether Ditches Blockchain Rumors for AI and $13.7B Profit in 2024

11 February 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Shuts Down Blockchain Rumors, Pivots to AI and Profits In a surprising move, Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino has firmly dismissed rumors of launching a proprietary blockchain, instead steering the company towards exciting developments in artificial intelligence and record-breaking profits. Here’s what you need to know: Tether CEO denies blockchain launch rumors […]

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Tether Boasts $7.1B Excess Reserves in 2024, Diverse Assets Fuel Stability

Tether Ends 2024 with a Staggering $7.1 Billion in Excess Reserves In a surprising turn of events, Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, concluded 2024 with a massive $7.1 billion in excess reserves. This financial milestone showcases Tether’s robust financial health and steadfast commitment to transparency, especially in the face of past legal scrutiny. […]

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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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USDT Joins Bitcoin’s Lightning Network: Faster, Cheaper Transactions Unveiled in El Salvador

USDT Expands to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Aiming for Faster and Cheaper Transactions USDT’s integration with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, utilizing the innovative Taproot Assets protocol, marks a significant step towards faster and cheaper transactions. Announced at the Plan ₿ Forum in El Salvador, this move could revolutionize how Bitcoin is used daily. Tether’s USDT now on […]

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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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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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Taiwan’s First AML Arrest: Chen’s USDT Dealings Signal New Regulatory Era

12 January 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

Taiwan’s Historic AML Crackdown on Unregistered USDT Dealers: Chen’s Arrest Marks New Era In a major crackdown, Taiwanese authorities arrested 30-year-old Chen from Kaohsiung for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer, marking the first case prosecuted under the nation’s new anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Chen’s activities involved hundreds of Tether (USDT) transactions facilitated through […]

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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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Kazakhstan Blocks 3,500+ Illegal Crypto Exchanges in Regulatory Crackdown

Kazakhstan’s Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Exchanges: A Balancing Act In a bold move to combat financial crime, Kazakhstan has blocked over 3,500 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges, signaling a stringent regulatory approach that reflects both the country’s ambition to become a crypto hub and its commitment to curbing illegal activities. Over 3,500 illegal crypto exchanges blocked 36 […]

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Dongdaemun Market Vendors Deny USDT Adoption, Stick to Cash

South Korea’s Dongdaemun Market Vendors Reject USDT Payment Adoption Claims At Seoul’s bustling Dongdaemun Market, cash is still the king of transactions. Vendors have firmly denied recent reports suggesting widespread adoption of the stablecoin USDT (a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin, which is pegged to the US dollar) for payments, particularly with Chinese […]

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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 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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Argentina Freezes $3.5M in USDT: Unveiling the Rainbowex Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Argentina’s Crackdown on Rainbowex: A Crypto Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Argentine authorities have taken decisive action by freezing $3.5 million in USDT tied to Rainbowex, an elaborate Ponzi scheme masquerading as a legitimate crypto investment platform. This intervention has led to multiple arrests and reignited debates on the decentralization of stablecoins. Argentine authorities froze $3.5 million […]

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