Thu, February 6

Tether and Chainalysis Collaborate to Enhance Oversight of Illicit Transactions

A collaboration between blockchain data platform Chainalysis and USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has been announced. The goal of this collaboration is to improve the oversight of Tether token transactions, particularly with regard to the identification and mitigation of risks associated with illicit activity and sanctions breaches. This move is in

May 3, 2024 2 mins read

Tether’s Q1 2024 Report Reveals $4.52B Net Profit and Strong Reserves

The USDT stablecoin’s issuer, Tether, has released its Q1 attestation report for 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the most recent attestation extends beyond the reserves supporting Tether stablecoins. In addition, it summarizes the financial strength of the whole Tether Group. The first quarter of 2024 was a watershed moment

May 1, 2024 1 min read

Circle’s USDC Surpasses Tether’s USDT in Monthly Transactions

Interestingly, USD Coin (USDC) from Circle has surpassed the biggest stablecoin in the world Tether (USDT), in terms of stablecoin transactions. In April 2024, the number of USDC transactions surpassed USDT’s monthly total, at 166.6 million, according to on-chain analytics provided by payments behemoth Visa. Since the year 2023 came

April 30, 2024 1 min read

USDT Issuer Tether Invests $200 Million in Blackrock Neurotech

The USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has now made a strategic investment in Neuralink competitor Blackrock Neurotech in an effort to advance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Neuralink is Elon Musk’s neural implant company. Today, April 29, the stablecoin business made a formal announcement that brought attention to the $200 million investment

April 29, 2024 2 mins read

Tether CEO Reveals Details on Upcoming Launch of Tokenization Platform

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether (the company behind the USDT stablecoin), recently went on X to provide some exciting information on the platform that would tokenize digital assets. Furthermore, Ardoino hinted at the imminent beta launch of the platform. Writing, “Can’t wait to launch the beta,” Ardoino shared his enthusiasm

April 26, 2024 2 mins read

Venezuela Accelerates Shift to Tether (USDT) Amidst Tightening US Sanctions

In response to the harsh U.S. sanctions, Venezuela’s state-run oil firm PDVSA has reportedly taken further steps to diversify its revenue streams away from traditional fiat currency and toward digital assets such as Tether (USDT). The United States Department of the Treasury requested last week that all PDVSA users and

April 23, 2024 2 mins read

USDT Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Audit, Boosts Security Compliance

System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC) audits are the pinnacle of security compliance, and Tether has revealed that they have successfully completed one. The AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) created the audit. According to a statement made by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino on April 1, the audit highlighted

April 2, 2024 1 min read

USDT Issuer Tether Establishes AI Division, Seeks Top Talent

Tether, the issuer of USDT, has said that it is attempting to increase its AI competencies by establishing an AI division. Tether is on the hunt for “top talent” in artificial intelligence, the company said Tuesday. The company announced its intention to lead the way in developing open-source, multimodal AI

March 27, 2024 1 min read

Tether USDT Expands to Celo for Improved Speed and Affordability

Tether has entered into a strategic partnership with the Celo blockchain as part of its ongoing expansion of its USDT stablecoin across other blockchain networks. Celo is a layer-1 network that now supports Tether (USDT) and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It is meant for low-cost and

March 12, 2024 2 mins read

USDT Issuer Tether Launches New Division for Global Blockchain Education

One of USDT Issuer Tether’s new initiatives is an educational division that will provide seminars, classes, and other opportunities to learn about blockchain and other digital technologies. With the help of industry leaders and trailblazers, the new Tether division will provide a “smart education environment” for students. Tether USDT is

February 2, 2024 1 min read