The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a joint task force formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs—has frozen $26.4 million in crypto tied to a large-scale European money laundering operation, according to a Jan. 27 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The operation, conducted in partnership with Spain’s Guardia Civil, represents the task force’s most significant milestone […]
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Amidst a momentary pause in the current crypto bull run, stablecoins have emerged as a potential factor capable of driving the market forward. Market analyst Burak Kesmeci has provided much insight on this possibility while highlighting the impressive market gains of these stable digital assets in recent times. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Uncertainty as Exchange Inflows Surge and Tether Liquidity Drops Stablecoins Surpass All-Time High Market Cap Value Of $202 Billion In a new post on X, Kesmeci discusses the potential of stablecoins providing a much-needed boost to the crypto market amidst much uncertainty as evidenced by consistent range-bound movement by major assets. First, the crypto analyst notes that the stablecoin market cap has recorded a 65% gain from a local bottom of $123 billion in October 2023. At press time, these assets have seen their market shares exceed their previous all-time high of $202 billion recorded in August 2022. However, despite this gain, more data from IntoTheBlock shows that the stablecoins crypto market dominance has declined by 7.91% in comparison to Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating investors’ preference for these riskier, volatile assets. Generally, a rise in stablecoin supply still remains a bullish sign as these assets represent an important source of liquidity for market traders. Due to their fixed price nature, traders often move their funds to stablecoins during periods of uncertainty which can easily be deployed into other cryptocurrencies later resulting in market rallies. However, Kesmsci notes that this current stablecoin liquidity surge alone would be insufficient to re-ignite the crypto bull run. This notion is because compared to the previous 2020-2021 bull cycle, stablecoins exchange inflows are still considerably weak, indicating investors’ hesitation to engage the crypto market. Kesmeci explains that this low investor risk appetite can be ameliorated by a fall in interest rates and an increase in quantitative easing which will allow excess capital to flow into cryptocurrencies via the stablecoins. Related Reading: Whales Snap Up 30 Million XRP As Ripple Launches Its RLUSD Stablecoin Stablecoin Market Overview In other news, Kesmeci further states Tether’s USDT remains the unchallenged leader of the stablecoin market with a market of $139 billion. This report proves impressive considering the recent FUD on USDT over reports of potential delisting due to MiCA regulations in Europe. The Circle USDC ranks second with $59 billion in market cap after an impressive 10% gain in the last month. Meanwhile, Ethana’s USDE has climbed to third place with market shares valued at $5.7 billion ahead of the premier decentralized stablecoin DAI. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total stablecoin market is valued at $221.86 billion following a 0.28% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 29.93% and valued at $129.23 billion. At the time of writing, stablecoins represent 6.13% of the total crypto market. Featured image from Swyftx Learn, chart from Tradingview
Rumble, a prominent video-sharing platform, has revealed plans to introduce a crypto wallet designed to enhance payments between users and content creators. The platform’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, announced the project on Jan. 23, stating that the new “Rumble Wallet” will provide a simple and efficient way for creators to receive payments. He stated: “Rumble Wallet […]
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Rumble, a Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition two months after adopting the top crypto as a strategic reserve asset. On Jan. 20, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced that the company had purchased Bitcoin on Friday, Jan. 17. According to him: “On Friday, Rumble made its first-ever purchase of Bitcoin. It won’t […]
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The Tether-backed video streaming platform closely associated with the Trump universe purchased its first bitcoins on Friday.
“For the moment we need regulatory clarity and guidance,” says Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.
TRM Labs found illicit volume is down 24% since 2023 to $45 billion, representing just 0.4% of overall crypto transactions.
Kraken, founded in 2014, has doubled down on growth and “embraced startup mode," Ink creator Andrew Koller told The Block.
Tether, the leading issuer in the stablecoin sector, has initiated legal proceedings against Swan Bitcoin in the High Court of England and Wales, according to a Jan. 15 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The stablecoin company claimed that Swan had significantly breached their agreements, prompting the lawsuit to safeguard its investment. Tether stated: “Swan has acted […]
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Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH as a solution for users seeking to bypass the restrictions imposed by traditional stablecoins like USDT and USD Coin (USDC). The asset was launched in September 2024. Huione is the […]
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USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023.
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, announced on Monday its plans to relocate its headquarters to El Salvador. This decision follows the successful acquisition of a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license, a critical milestone in Tether’s ongoing mission to bolster global Bitcoin adoption. Tether Eyes El Salvador For HQ In an interview with Reuters, […]
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, is finalizing its plans to move its global headquarters to El Salvador after obtaining a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license, according to a Jan. 13 statement. Tether explained that El Salvador, the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has positioned itself as a global hub for digital […]
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The stablecoin behemoth is setting up shop for the group and its companies in the nascent crypto hub.
Tether is moving its operations from the British Virgin Islands to El Salvador after being granted a Digital Asset Service Provider license.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has taken an unusual step in expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) business by hiring professionals in AI filmmaking, Bloomberg reported. According to Tether’s careers page, the AI Filmmaker role involves using AI-driven photo and video tools to create engaging short films and videos. These productions aim to tell compelling stories, showcase products, […]
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Under the new regulations only compliant stablecoins can be used as trading pairs in regulated markets, the report said.
Agora's AUSD is the latest entrant into the burgeoning stablecoin market.
Bitfinex Derivates says its decision to relocate to El Salvador will help turn the country into a “financial services center” for Latin America.
Traditional remittance giants like Western Union and MoneyGram are struggling to keep pace in an evolving financial ecosystem increasingly shaped by stablecoins. According to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, downloads of remittance giants apps have dropped significantly, with Western Union seeing a 22% decline and MoneyGram experiencing a 27% reduction. Meanwhile, […]
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Tether USDt’s trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.
The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.
The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaborative effort between stablecoin giant Tether, the TRON blockchain, and blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, has achieved a notable milestone by freezing over $100 million in criminal assets across the globe. A Game-Changer In Blockchain Security? Launched in August 2024, the T3 FCU has quickly established itself […]
The stablecoin is also more widely distributed across blockchain networks.
“Cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in April.
The unit is a joint venture between Tron, TRM Labs and Tether.
Tether's market cap has declined by over 1% this week, the steepest drop since the crash of FTX in November 2022.
The Swiss Bitcoiners must rack up 100,000 signatures from Switzerland’s 8.92 million residents by June 30, 2026, to trigger a public referendum.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved over 8,400 Bitcoin to its reserve in its biggest move since March.
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 7,629 BTC valued at roughly $705 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchase elevates Tether’s Bitcoin holdings to 82,983 BTC, worth approximately $7.68 billion as of press time. The firm now ranks as the sixth-largest Bitcoin holder globally, based on Bitinfocharts […]
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