Bybit Launches Direct Trading of Global Stocks Using USDT

Bybit exchange has announced the launch of direct trading for top global stocks using USDT. This new feature, part of Bybit’s expanding Gold & Forex (MT5) product suite, allows users to trade 78 popular Contracts for Difference (CFDs), including Apple, Tesla, Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon, without the need for fiat onboarding. This provides traders with … Read more

Tether Shatters $150 Billion Milestone Outmuscling Rivals by Billions

According to data retrieved from Tether’s reserves portal, the stablecoin behemoth has officially surpassed the $150 billion threshold for the first time on record. Tether’s Net Circulation Swells Past 150B as It Widens Lead USDT, Tether’s U.S. dollar-linked token, holds the title of the largest fiat-referenced digital asset by market capitalization. This week, the firm’s … Read more

BIS Study Shows Low-Value Bitcoin Transfers Reshape Remittances Amid High Traditional Costs

A new study by the Bank for International Settlements reveals cross-border crypto asset flows surged to $2.6 trillion in 2021, with stablecoins and emerging markets reshaping global financial networks. High Inflation Spurs Bitcoin and Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets, BIS Research Reveals The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper #1265 reveals cross-border crypto … Read more

Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users

LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT is now live on the Kaia blockchain, thanks to … Read more

Tether Completes Chainalysis Integration on New RWA Platform

The stablecoin giant launched its real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform dubbed “Hadron” at the end of 2024. Chainalysis Integration Goes Live on Tether’s Real-World Asset Platform Stablecoin issuer Tether, debuted Hadron, its real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform last November and announced on Tuesday that it had fully integrated compliance and monitoring tools from blockchain data … Read more

Report: Tether Targets US Market With New Stablecoin Launch by Year-End

During a CNBC interview, Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief executive, disclosed that the firm intends to introduce a new stablecoin for the U.S. market this year. Tether Preps U.S. Stablecoin Launch, CEO Says It Outpaces TradFi in Enforcement Commanding the world’s largest stablecoin, with $148.94 billion in circulation, Tether has plans to launch yet another stablecoin … Read more

Over 7.7 Tons of Gold Now Support Tether’s XAUT Tokens

Tether Holdings has released its first-quarter 2025 attestation for Tether Gold (XAUT), confirming that more than 7.7 tons of physical gold fully back the tokens in circulation. Tether Releases Independent Verification of XAUT Reserves Tether’s attestation report, completed by BDO Italia S.p.A., independently verified that 246,524.33 fine troy ounces of gold were held in custody … Read more

Stablecoin Market Adds $4.58B in One Week, Nears $240B Milestone

While the broader crypto market enjoyed steady gains last week, the stablecoin sector expanded notably, contributing an additional $4.581 billion to the fiat-linked crypto ecosystem. Fiat-Linked Tokens Expand Amid Market Volatility As of press time on Sunday, the stablecoin economy holds a valuation of $239.108 billion, requiring an additional $892 million to surpass the $240 … Read more

Markets Jump on US-China Optimism, New Tether-Softbank Funded BTC Treasury Firm, and More — Week in Review

Markets jump on US-China optimism, New Tether-Softbank funded BTC treasury firm, Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1 Billion in new capital, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Crypto-related stocks rallied alongside digital assets amid renewed U.S.-China optimism. Jack Mallers was announced as the head of a new Bitcoin treasury company backed by … Read more