One hundred days after the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework took effect, most of the crypto industry is still racing to catch up. On April 14, Circle’s executive Patrick Hansen, citing data from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), reported that only 11 stablecoin issuers and 15 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) had received authorization. […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed that the company saw a significant uptick in users during the first quarter of 2025 amid the broader crypto market volatility. In an April 14 post on X, Ardoino announced that the number of USDT users rose by 13% during the period. Although he didn’t provide an exact figure […]
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Dashjr is staunchly against Bitcoin applications like inscriptions and attempts to filter those transactions via the OCEAN mining pool.
Stablecoins captured the biggest YoY growth among instutionals trades as global regulations regularized the fiat-pegged crypto coin market.
AG Letitia James recommended stablecoins should be both backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or treasuries and issued by American companies.
Paolo Ardoino said that if new rules are brought in "make stablecoins competitive, there could be an interest from Tether to create a domestic stablecoin."
"The new legislation gives us the opportunity to explore the creation of a U.S.-based, institutional-grade stablecoin," said Paolo Ardoino.
Stablecoins are one of crypto's clearest success stories — and VCs are treating them as a serious long-term bet. Here’s why.
The agency also stated that those wishing to create and or redeem covered stablecoins will be able to do so with having to notify the SEC.
Borderless CEO Kevin Lehtiniitty gives the bear case for Circle, after the firm filed an S-1 to go public in the U.S.
TD Cowen says hurdles "can still be overcome given how many Democrats are supportive of the need to enact a stablecoin bill."
The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance a monumental bill to regulate stablecoins on Wednesday.
With the stablecoin market heating up and lawmakers in Washington D.C. seeking regulatory clarity, Ripple targets added adoption.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The giant stablecoin issuer funnels 15% of quarterly profits into BTC as a reserve asset, a strategy in place since May 2023.
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. According to crypto analytics firm SpotOnChain, the purchase is worth approximately $735 million and raises Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC, valued at around $7.64 billion. The firm’s Bitcoin holdings now place it among the top […]
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Stablecoin issuer Tether is now the sixth-largest holder of bitcoin in a single wallet, following its latest $735 million BTC purchase.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Stablecoins have become the cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, making up most crypto trading pairs and facilitating a massive chunk of blockchain transactions. The top five chains in terms of stablecoin market capitalization — Ethereum, Tron, BSC, Base, and Arbitrum — reveal distinct patterns in issuance, bridging, and usage. The distribution and usage of stablecoins across […]
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The overall stablecoin market, including tokens pegged to currencies and commodities, crossed $230 billion rising for the 18th consecutive month, CoinDesk Data's report show.
With stablecoin adoption and use continuing to climb how the market for USD-pegged cryptocurrencies will evolve is a hot topic.
Stablecoin issuer Tether continues to expand beyond financial technology with a fresh investment into Italy’s media landscape. On March 27, the company revealed a €10 million capital injection into Be Water, an Italian media firm. As part of the deal, Tether will secure a 30.4% equity stake in the company by the end of the […]
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AGRO shares jumped over 7% to $11.95 in pre-market trading following the announcement
The asset is fully backed by tether — the largest stablecoin by market capitalization — which is itself backed by cash and cash equivalents.
The top five yield-bearing stablecoins, including Ethena's USDe, have seen rapid growth since the U.S. election, JPMorgan analysts said.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The Movement Foundation said it was unaware of the activity and committed to using the funds to establish a "Movement Strategic Reserve."
Tether recently appointed a new CFO and tasked him with organizing a full financial audit for the company, a "top priority" for the stablecoin issuer.
The firm said it purchased a net $33.1 billion worth of U.S. Treasury securities last year,
Alex Andryunin may also receive a lighter sentence following the agreement, pending court approval, but cannot withdraw his guilt plea.