USDC issuer Circle adds Arbitrum to Web3 platform
It’s Circle’s latest effort to embed USDC into Arbitrum, a hub for DeFi, and to compete with Tether’s USDT. Go to Source
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State Regulator Warns of Crypto Fraud After Investor Loses $750K
The Washington State financial regulator has issued a warning about potential cryptocurrency fraud involving a mining platform and wallet. A Washington investor was scammed out of over $750,000 after investing. Despite the investment supposedly growing to $1.4 million, the investor faced continuous demands for taxes and fees. Washington Investor Scammed Over $750,000 in Crypto Mining … Read more
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs Join Forces to Tackle Crypto Crime
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have announced the creation of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a new initiative aimed at fighting illicit activity in the cryptocurrency space. The partnership, focused on public-private collaboration, seeks to improve security within the Tron blockchain and reduce the misuse of its tether (USDT) stablecoin. Crypto Giants Tron, … Read more
Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit
Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit. Go to Source
Tether invests $100M in agriculture firm as stablecoin competition grows
This is Tether’s first investment in the agriculture and food sector, after investments in artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining operations, and digital education initiatives. Go to Source
Tether Invests $100 Million in Latam’s Agricultural Giant Adecoagro
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has acquired 9.8% of Adecoagro, a Latin American-based agricultural giant. In a move described by Argentine media as surprising, the company invested $100 million to diversify its investments in the agricultural and food sectors. Adecoagro, valued at over a billion dollars, has a direct presence in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. … Read more
Stablecoin Economy Expands $1.08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key Coins
In the past 15 days, the stablecoin economy experienced modest yet steady expansion, adding $1.08 billion to its overall value. During this time, tether’s market capitalization increased by 790 million. Modest $1.08B Growth in Stablecoin Market Since Aug. 23 Growth in the stablecoin economy has slowed, though it continues to expand, as highlighted by recent … Read more
Thailand’s Mahidol University Partners With Tether to Integrate Blockchain and Stablecoin Education
Tether and Mahidol University International College (MUIC), a prestigious institution in Thailand known for its diverse and international academic programs, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate stablecoin, blockchain, and peer-to-peer (P2P) technology into MUIC’s curriculum. This collaboration will feature workshops, guest lectures, and research projects aimed at enhancing finance education and fostering … Read more
Washington Man Faces Charges in $64 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme
A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or converted to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum via exchanges like Gemini, Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Binance. Investigators traced the … Read more
Former Square, Coinbase execs raise $58M for Bridge stablecoin network
Bridge seeks to build a global stablecoin payment network to rival traditional systems like Swift and credit cards. Go to Source