Crypto Kidnapping: Tourist Held Captive, Forced to Transfer $250K in USDT

A 23-year-old Ukrainian tourist in Phuket, Thailand, was kidnapped and forced to transfer $250,000 in USDT stablecoins (about 8.56 million baht) to two armed robbers. Viacheslav Leibov was threatened with violence until he complied with the robbers’ demands. Initially, the two robbers, an Armenian and a Ukrainian, demanded $500,000 in USDT but agreed to settle … Read more

Global Dollar Network Launches: Crypto Titans Aim to Redefine Payments

A consortium of crypto and fintech giants is launching the Global Dollar Network for seamless cross-border payments. A New Frontier: Crypto Leaders Launch Global Dollar Network for Payments Leaders in fintech and digital assets announced Monday the launch of the Global Dollar Network, which they described as “an open network designed to accelerate stablecoin usage … Read more

Stablecoin Market Grew by $555 Million in October – Which Tokens Are Leading the Pack?

According to the latest data, the stablecoin economy now holds a value of $172.892 billion, with October adding $555 million to the fiat-pegged token market. Stablecoin Market Continues to Climb Last month saw stablecoins grow modestly, with the market inching up 0.32% from $172.337 billion to $172.892 billion. Leading the pack, tether (USDT) now boasts … Read more

Brazilian Central Bank Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances

The stablecoin boom in Brazil has caught the attention of the central bank, which is currently exploring several ways to tax stablecoin remittances, including issuing a special license for crypto exchanges that provide these services. Central Bank of Brazil Explores Tax on Stablecoin-Based International Transactions, but There’s a Catch The Central Bank of Brazil is … Read more