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CoinDeskbusiness2 hrs ago
Former Tether executive seeks buyer for part of stake after leadership change
Richard Heathcote is working with PJT Partners to sell a portion of his holding in the San Salvador-based issuer of USDT. The effort follows his March 2026 transition from chief investment officer to a non-executive advisory role.
business9 days ago
Tether Expands Use of $23 Billion Gold Reserve as Ledn Adds XAUT Support
@CoinDesk reported that Tether is broadening applications for its gold holdings. Crypto lender Ledn will support the XAUT tokenized gold product. Gold-backed loans using the token are planned for later in 2026.
cointelegraph.combusiness10 days ago
Tether and Ledn to Let XAUT Holders Borrow Against Tokenized Gold Later This Year
Tether is extending its tokenized gold product XAUT to allow borrowing against physical bullion holdings. The stablecoin issuer and Ledn plan to launch the service later this year. Tether holds roughly $23 billion in gold reserves backing the tokens.
CoinDeskfinance21 days ago
Bybit begins Tether Gold options trading via OTC request-for-quote system
Bybit introduced options on Tether Gold on June 16, 2026. The contracts are European-style and settled in USDT.
medium.comfinance24 days ago
Tether Freezes Part of $120 Million USDT Linked to Monero Conversion
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced funds through Monero as Tether froze assets linked to the activity.
cointelegraph.comfinance39 days ago
Tether Stablecoin USAT Grows Sixfold to $140.8 Million in April
Tether’s U.S.-focused stablecoin USAT expanded from roughly $22 million to $140.8 million during April. The increase marks a sixfold rise in the token’s circulating supply.
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theverge.comtechnology42 days ago
Firmware code points to battery-powered Starlink Mini
Recent Starlink firmware contains strings indicating an integrated battery option for the smallest dish. The update would allow untethered operation without external power sources.
CoinDeskfinance48 days ago
Asset Manager Executive Says Tether and USDC Reserves Resemble Hedge Funds
Christoph Hock of Union Investment stated that Tether and Circle stablecoins hold gold and bitcoin reserves that resemble speculative funds rather than cash equivalents. He cited past USDC price drops and warned of mark-to-market losses for institutional users.
medium.comfinance57 days ago
Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT on Tron Network
Tether minted an additional $1 billion in USDT on the Tron blockchain. The action increased the total USDT supply on Tron to $89.37 billion. The company has not released a statement on the reason for the minting.
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CoinDeskfinance59 days ago
Lagarde Calls for Europe to Prioritize ECB Digital Euro Over Private Stablecoins
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Friday that large stablecoins such as Tether and USDC, which dominate a $310 billion market, pose financial stability risks. She spoke as a consortium of 12 major European banks plans to launch a privately issued digital eu…
finance.yahoo.comfinance65 days agoUpdated
Tether Adds Over 6 Tonnes of Gold in Q1 2026, Total Holdings Reach 132 Tonnes
Tether added more than 6 tonnes of gold to its reserves in the first quarter of 2026, pushing total holdings to 132 tonnes worth about $19.8 billion. This follows substantial acquisitions in late 2025, with holdings more than doubling in the past year. Separately, Tesla's fleet r…
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newser.comfinance73 days ago
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over Links to Crypto Romance Scams
The United States imposed sanctions on Cambodian senator Kok An for his alleged involvement in scam centers that defrauded U.S. citizens of millions in cryptocurrency. The Treasury Department also targeted 28 related individuals and entities. Stablecoin issuer Tether froze $344 m…
dailyhodl.comfinance74 days ago
Tether Mints 1 Billion USDT as Weekly Stablecoin Issuance Hits 4.75 Billion
Tether issued 1 billion USDT seven hours before April 24, 2026, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. Over the past week, Tether and Circle together minted 4.75 billion dollars in stablecoins. The activity highlights ongoing expansion in the stablecoin sector.
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Goldman Sachs Submits Bitcoin Income ETF Application Amid Morgan Stanley's Tokenization Push
Goldman Sachs has filed for a bitcoin income exchange-traded fund amid growing institutional interest in crypto. Morgan Stanley's CFO stated that tokenization is the next major step for its wealth business, while Tether launched a crypto wallet to facilitate stablecoin and bitcoi…
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Drift Protocol Plans Relaunch with Tether's USDT After North Korean Exploit
Drift Protocol, which experienced a recent exploit linked to North Korean actors, announced plans to relaunch using Tether's USDT as its settlement layer. The company has secured a proposed funding package of up to $147.5 million from Tether and partners to support the relaunch.
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Tether Launches Self-Custodial Crypto Wallet for Global Users
Tether launched Tether Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. The wallet aims to bring Tether's financial infrastructure directly to users worldwide. @CoinDesk reported the development.
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Tether Cryptocurrency Company Purchases US Debt Holdings
Tether operates as a major cryptocurrency firm issuing the USDT stablecoin. The company has been acquiring significant amounts of US debt to back its reserves. This report examines Tether's operations and its debt-buying activities based on coverage by @business.
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JesusManuelMunozTejeda / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)finance91 days ago
Tether CEO Announces Development of Decentralized Search Engine Hypersearch
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated that the company's engineering team is developing Hypersearch, a decentralized search engine. The project uses distributed hash table (DHT)-based infrastructure. This initiative aims to provide a decentralized alternative to traditional search…
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