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A major Kenyan bank is facing a significant internal breach, with about $4 million (KES 500 million) stolen by contractors involved in its IT infrastructure. Investigations indicate that USDT was central to the laundering process, with funds transferred to multiple offshore wallets, complicating recovery efforts. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation … Read more
The stablecoin economy picked up fresh momentum this week, growing by another $2.693 billion over the past seven days. Tether’s USDT continues to lead the pack, now flaunting a market cap of $160 billion, according to data from defillama.com. With new capital flowing in, the sector shows no signs of slowing its climb—at least for … Read more
Although bitcoin has seen its fair share of price swings this week, the stablecoin market has quietly ballooned by $2.114 billion—edging ever closer to the $260 billion milestone. USDT Leads the Charge as Stablecoins Creep Toward $260B Summit Over the last seven days, the stablecoin market has climbed 0.84%, ticking up from $253.25 billion to … Read more
decoagro is partnering with Tether to explore the use of its renewable energy generation for bitcoin mining in Brazil. This initiative will enable Adecoagro to redirect excess energy, currently sold at spot market prices, into a new revenue stream: bitcoin. Tether and Adecoagro Partner to Establish Green Energy Bitcoin Mining Operation in Brazil Tether, one … Read more
Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and drive financial innovation in developing regions. Advancing Financial Literacy Stablecoin issuer Tether has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and financial innovation across developing regions. Tether … Read more
The $157 billion stablecoin behemoth has not only survived but also thrived for more than eleven years in an industry fraught with controversy. Paolo Ardoino’s Case for Tether as the Ultimate Antifragile Asset Paolo Ardoino CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether has always been a rabid sci-fi fan, and he’s no stranger to the concept of … Read more
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has expressed frustration over the limited communication between Tether, Juventus, and Exor, the club’s majority owner. Tether Wants Voice on Key Decisions Stablecoin issuer Tether, which recently upped its stake in Italian football giant Juventus and is now its second-largest shareholder, claims that communication between the club, Exor and the stablecoin … Read more
Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses for victims. In late 2023, Tether froze 39 wallet addresses associated with … Read more
The U.S. Secret Service shattered records with a $225 million crypto seizure, spotlighting Tether’s role in dismantling global digital asset fraud at scale. US Secret Service Achieves Largest $225M Crypto Bust With Tether’s Support Digital asset firm Tether announced on June 18 that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized its cooperation in … Read more
Stablecoins were built as a bridge between fiat currency and the crypto economy. And for a while, that bridge held. The Stablecoin Power Shift Tether’s USDT became the dominant trading pair across most exchanges, despite years of scrutiny over whether its reserves are truly backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or equivalent assets like short-term Treasuries. … Read more
