USDT, also known as Tether, has become an integral part of cryptocurrency markets since its launch in 2014. Pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, it is the most widely used stablecoin with a market capitalization of over $83 billion as of October 2023. But it is also controversial, with opaque reserves and questions around its…
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The stablecoin issuer freezes addresses containing $873,000 USDT linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine. Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved to freeze 32 addresses linked to terrorist activity in Israel and Ukraine in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. $873,118 worth of Tether (USDT) linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine have been…
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Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has appointed Paolo Ardoino to serve at the helm as the company plans new operations. Ardoino, the former Chief Technical Officer of the company, a position he held since 2017 will replace Jean-Louis van der Velde as the new CEO of the issuer in December…
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Crypto exchange Binance has issued a recommendation for customers using the services of Paysafe for euro (EUR) transfers. The crypto trading platform is advising users to convert their euro balances to tether (USDT) or withdraw them to bank accounts after the payment processor suspended deposits and withdrawals in the common European currency. Binance Urges Traders…
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Spurred on by user requests, Bitcoin lending firm Ledn is rolling out an Ethereum yield product. Despite its roots embedded in Bitcoin (BTC) lending, lending platform Ledn has announced the launch of an Ether (ETH) yield offering following user requests for a shielded alternative to manually staking Ether. The Cayman Islands firm has added an…
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Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, has raised eyebrows in the crypto community by lending out $5.5 billion in stablecoins, despite its earlier promise to halt such loans by the end of 2023, according to a Wall Street Journal report. This revelation has raised questions about Tether’s ability to handle a potential rush…
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A crypto whale has reportedly fallen victim to a staggering $4.46 million phishing scam. The unidentified crypto holder transferred approximately $4.46 million worth of Tether (USDT) from a Kraken crypto exchange wallet to an address ending in “ACa7,” as per data from Etherscan. Blockchain security firm PeckShield has identified the destination address as belonging to…
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Amidst the constant price swings and uncertainties that plague the crypto market, stablecoins have become an invaluable asset for investors and traders. However, analysts have revealed several stablecoins that have been struggling to maintain the esteemed stability reserved for these types of assets. Stablecoins Under Pressure The inherent volatility of the crypto market and the…
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Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron predominantly host its supply. This piece delves deeply into the top ten tether wallets on Ethereum and the most significant…
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The trend in the total supply of the stablecoins may have hinted in advance that the Bitcoin rally wouldn’t last too long. Bitcoin Stablecoins Supply Hasn’t Moved Much Recently An analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post explained that the latest news has been unable to make the stablecoins supply budge. The “stablecoins supply” here refers…
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