Tether user base hits 350M in 2024 following 24% surge
The news comes amid the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration. Go to Source
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UN report highlights cybercrime surge in Southeast Asia, Telegram’s role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continues its series on organized crime in Southeast Asia and focuses on Telegram this time. Go to Source
US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint
Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent Threat 38 (APT38). These cyber hacking syndicates are known for their operations to fund … Read more
Tether teases USDT documentary on 10th anniversary
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in an X post that the company will continue to bring financial inclusion to people who are “left behind.” Go to Source
Coinbase to Delist USDT in Europe Amid New EU Regulations
Coinbase has announced plans to delist Tether’s USDT and other stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations by December 30, 2024. This decision is part of Coinbase’s efforts to adhere to the new rules, which require stablecoin issuers to obtain an e-money license in an EU member state. … Read more
New York Man Pleads Guilty in Crypto-Fueled $25M Money Laundering Case
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced on Friday that Yanbing Chen, a 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to his involvement in an international money laundering and drug trafficking conspiracy. The organization, led by Jin Hua Zhang of Staten Island, laundered over $25 million in drug proceeds and illegal funds. Chen delivered $50,000 … Read more
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track the illicit funds, leading to their freeze and eventual federal seizure. … Read more
Tether is ‘best friend’ of US, says CEO Paolo Ardoino
While focusing on developing countries, Tether is doing its best to maintain a good relationship with the United States, Paolo Ardoino told Cointelegraph. Go to Source
Gemini’s exit from Canada: What’s driving crypto exchanges out?
Gemini’s exit came just a few days after the Canadian Securities Administrators released an update to crypto trading firms about stablecoins. Go to Source
Tether Aids DOJ in Seizing $6M in Assets Tied to Crypto Scams
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions, blocking over two billion dollars in USDT and recovering millions for victims. According to the stablecoin issuer, it has … Read more