Tether Discusses 70-Story Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador: ‘It Is the Country of the Future’

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the stablecoin company, has discussed the company’s plans after moving to El Salvador. Ardoino disclosed the construction of a 70-story skyscraper that will be occupied by other tech and crypto companies. Tether Opens up on 70-Story Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador Tether, the company behind USDT, a stablecoin worth close … Read more

Stablecoins Quietly Balloon by $14B in January — Who’s Leading the Charge?

Recent data reveals the stablecoin sector has grown by an additional $14.429 billion in value since Jan. 1, signaling renewed momentum in digital asset markets. Leading this upward trajectory, the dollar-pegged sky dollar (USDS) experienced a 116% growth spurt during the same period, outpacing its peers in the top ten pack to claim the most … Read more

Tether Reports $13 Billion in 2024 Profits, Hits All-Time High in U.S. Treasuries and Reserves

Tether Holdings’ Q4 2024 report showed the company’s dominance of the stablecoin market with yearly net profits exceeding $13 billion. Tether Hits All-Time Highs in U.S. Treasury Holdings Tether Holdings Limited has released its Q4 2024 attestation, confirming record-breaking financial performance with net profits exceeding $13 billion for the year. The report, conducted by BDO, … Read more

Kraken to Delist USDT, Four Other Stablecoins for European Users

Crypto exchange Kraken said it will delist five stablecoins, including USDT, for users in the European Economic Area. Describing the move as a difficult decision, Kraken said the changes ultimately ensure its compliance and ability to provide an exceptional trading experience to European clients long term. The exchange said it will halt all spot trading … Read more

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

Stablecoin Liquidity Hits Record Highs, Signaling Potential Crypto Rally: Cryptoquant 

The cryptocurrency market appears primed for an extended rally as stablecoin liquidity reaches unprecedented levels, fueled by the rapid expansion of tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC, according to an end-of-the-month analysis from blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. Cryptoquant Report Examines Stablecoin Growth and Market Implications Cryptoquant analysts disclosed that the total market capitalization of USD-pegged stablecoins … Read more

USDT0 Launches on Arbitrum With 1:1 Backing, Faster Transfers 

Tether has upgraded its USDT stablecoin on Arbitrum to USDT0, a cross-chain compatible asset backed 1:1 by Ethereum-based USDT reserves. Tether Transitions Arbitrum USDT to USDT0 Tether says the upgrade automatically converts existing Arbitrum USDT holdings to USDT0 without requiring user action. USDT0 will serve as Arbitrum’s canonical stablecoin, maintaining the same contract address. Transfers … Read more

OKG Research: Stablecoins Can Create up to $100 Billion in Demand for U.S. Debt

The direct demand created for U.S. debt by stablecoins could grow exponentially in 2025. Stablecoins Can Leverage U.S. Debt for Massive Growth An analysis by OKG Research predicts that stablecoins such as USDT and USDC will directly increase the demand for U.S. debt in 2025. It is anticipated that the market value of stablecoins will … Read more

Will XRP Overtaking ETH, Crypto Inaugural Ball, and More — Week in Review

XRP inches closer to overtaking ETH, Crypto inaugural Ball, Trump’s first-day Executive Orders and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review XRP’s price surge this week brings it closer to overtaking Ethereum. The U.S. crypto scene is abuzz with the inaugural Crypto Ball, celebrating President-elect Trump’s pro-crypto agenda. Reports suggest Trump’s first-day executive … Read more