Stablecoin Sector Sees Nearly $4B Boost as Market Closes in on $300B Milestone

The stablecoin arena just got a little juicier. Over the past week, the market bulked up by $3.969 billion—a 1.36% lift. Tether’s USDT strutted in with a fresh $2 billion under its belt, flexing its dominance at 58.68% of the $295.797 billion fiat-pegged token pool this weekend. Ethena’s USDe and Falcon’s USDf Rise While USDC, … Read more

Tether Reinforces Crypto Mining Push in Uruguay

While local reports said the company was leaving Uruguay, Tether denied those claims, saying it remains in talks to continue its mining operations. The company said it is evaluating its path forward in Uruguay and across Latin America. Tether Is Not Leaving Uruguay, Continues Negotiations With State-Owned Power Company Tether, the company behind the issuance … Read more

Analyst: Venezuela Moves Disbursements to USDT Amid Dollar Drought

According to local reports, Venezuela liquidated larger volumes in USDT than in dollars in September, executing a notable pivot toward stablecoins. This could be one of the first cases of a government using stablecoins as part of public‑spending practices. Analyst: Venezuela USDT Spending Surpassed Dollar Disbursements in September Venezuela, whose oil industry faces crippling unilateral … Read more

Stablecoin Giant Tether Pursues Capital Boost, Targeting $500B Throne

Tether, the current heavyweight champ of stablecoin issuers, is reportedly eyeing a jaw-dropping $20 billion raise — a move that could catapult its valuation into the stratosphere at a cool half-trillion dollars. Stablecoin Issuer Tether Eyes Capital Raise Stablecoins aren’t just a sideshow anymore — since Jan. 1, 2024, defillama.com stats show the fiat-pegged crowd … Read more

Plasma Introduces Plasma One — A Stablecoin‑Native Neobank and Card

Plasma has unveiled Plasma One, a stablecoin‑native neobank and card designed to give global users permissionless access to saving, spending, earning and sending digital dollars in a single app. Targeting markets with high dollar demand — from Istanbul’s bazaars to Buenos Aires stores and Dubai traders — Plasma One offers instant onboarding with virtual cards, … Read more

Toyota and Yamaha Pioneer USDT Payments in Bolivia and Latam

Toyosa, the exclusive dealer for Toyota and Yamaha in Bolivia, has debuted USDT payments for its sales operations. The initiative, completed in collaboration with Towerbank and Bitgo, will allow customers to pay for their vehicles using Tether’s stablecoin via a QR code. Toyota and Yamaha Leverage USDT for Payments in Bolivia Toyosa, an exclusive dealer … Read more

Power Cuts: Tether Owes Nearly $5 Million in Energy Bills to Uruguay

Local reports say the power company cut power to Tether’s operation on July 25 amid a renegotiation of Uruguay’s power tariffs. In June, the company signed an MoU conditioned on payment of its outstanding debts. Tether Faces Power Cuts in Uruguay Amidst $5 Million Outstanding Energy Debt Tether, the multi-billion-dollar crypto and stablecoin company, is … Read more

Stablecoin Sector Smashes Past the $290 Billion Milestone

On Wednesday, the stablecoin market cracked into uncharted territory, vaulting past the $290 billion mark for the first time ever after padding its coffers with more than $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week. From USDT to RLUSD, Every Fiat-Pegged Token Joins the $290B Stablecoin Party Stablecoins are stealing the spotlight, complete with … Read more

Terror-Funded Tokens? Israel Blocks Iran-Linked Wallets Holding Millions in USDT

Israel has seized 187 digital wallets allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) over terrorism financing charges, citing their use in a “severe terror crime.” Legal Basis for Seizure Israel has seized digital wallets allegedly controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on terrorism funding charges. In a seizure order issued by Defense Minister … Read more