Tether and Lightning Labs Partner to Bring USDT to Bitcoin’s Base Layer

Tether announced that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. Bitcoin’s ‘Unmatched’ Decentralization Stablecoin issuer Tether announced Jan. 30 that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. The company said the integration combines Bitcoin’s “unmatched” … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Cipher Secures $50 Million Investment From Softbank

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining’s (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.4 million shares of Cipher’s common stock, with the funds directed … Read more