Ardoino spoke at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday as he continued his first trip to the United States.
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of the largest two stablecoin assets, Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), in digital asset transactions. According to a recent statement, this decision allows these stablecoins to serve as base trading pairs on exchanges, support investments in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), and facilitate […]
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Previously, only bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), XRP, stellar (XLM) and certain tokens used in the Bank of Thailand’s settlement system were approved.
Sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex has halted operations following Tether’s decision to freeze $27 million worth of USDT on the platform. In a March 6 announcement on Telegram, the exchange confirmed a temporary suspension of crypto trading and withdrawals, citing Tether’s decision to freeze its funds. According to the firm: “Tether has entered the war against […]
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A WSJ article delved into the contrasting styles between Tether's Giancarlo Devasini and Circle's Jeremey Allaire.
Tether has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency by pledging to complete a “full audit” following the appointment of Simon McWilliams as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In a statement released on March 3, the USDT stablecoin issuer described McWilliams as a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of experience guiding major investment firms […]
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Binance will delist trading pairs for nine stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA) by March 31, according to a March 3 statement. According to the exchange, this decision aligns with its efforts to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which introduces stricter regulations for digital assets. Binance delists Tether and […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has voiced concerns that the company’s rivals are leveraging legal and regulatory tactics to destabilize the stablecoin issuer. In a Feb. 25 post on X, Ardoino alleged that some stablecoin issuers in the US are using political lobbying and legislative efforts to target Tether’s operations. According to him: “While our competitors […]
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Bitcoin has extended its consolidation below $100,000 since the beginning of February. This price lag has been compounded by a slowdown in bullish sentiment among investors and a slowing euphoria regarding the crypto-positive influences of Trump’s new administration in the US. Despite this rally slowdown, technical analysis continues to support a bullish long-term outlook for Bitcoin. The current stagnation appears to be a re-accumulation phase for bullish investors; a pattern observed multiple times before major upward moves this cycle. Furthermore, analysis shows that the USDT dominance is going to play a crucial role in triggering the next Bitcoin rally toward $150,000. Bitcoin’s Re-Accumulation Phase And The Role Of USDT Dominance According to a technical analyst (TradingShot) on the TradingView platform, Bitcoin is currently exhibiting an interesting accumulation trend alongside the USDT dominance. The USDT dominance reflects the percentage of the total crypto market capitalization in USDT, indicating whether traders favor stablecoins over riskier crypto assets. A high USDT dominance typically signals low buying pressure in cryptocurrencies. Conversely, a declining USDT dominance often suggests that traders are rotating funds back into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: Bitcoin Weekly PPO Turns Red At $102,000, What It Means For The Bull Market Interestingly, the USDT dominance has had a crucial simultaneous occurrence with Bitcoin’s preparations for rallies this cycle. Two notable re-accumulation periods have occurred after Bitcoin bottomed in November 2022, with each leading to significant price rallies. The first accumulation period spanned from January 2023 to March 2023, while the second occurred between November 2023 and February 2024. Both of these re-accumulation phases took place at the 0.5 Fibonacci extension level from an earlier accumulation phase. Additionally, these phases shared common characteristics, including a peaking 1-day RSI structure in the USDT dominance chart and a pullback in the Dollar Index (DXY). Now, Bitcoin appears to be mirroring the same conditions again, with USDT dominance and the DXY pulling back with the current re-accumulation phase, which has been playing out since December 2024. If the pattern continues to unfold as expected, this could indicate that Bitcoin is on the verge of its next major rally. USDT To Send BTC To $150,000 If Bitcoin follows the pattern observed in previous rallies this cycle with the USDT dominance to the core, the re-accumulation phase could end within the next one or two weeks and eventually cause another rally to new all-time highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Unravels 157-Day Fractal Similar To Last Cycle, Why A Surge To $169,000 Is Possible In terms of a target, the analyst noted a potential $150,000 target for the Bitcoin price, at least before another major correction and a subsequent accumulation phase. However, Bitcoin must overcome key resistance levels, particularly the psychological $100,000 mark, which has served as a major hurdle in recent weeks. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $97,175, up by 1.6% in the past 24 hours. A move to $150,000 will represent a 54% increase from the current price. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com
Tether is moving to expand its ownership in Adecoagro, a South American agribusiness and energy company. According to a Feb. 18 statement, the stablecoin issuer submitted a non-binding proposal on Feb. 14, offering to purchase the remaining common shares of the agribusiness at $12.41 per share. If approved, this acquisition would raise Tether’s stake from […]
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Adecoagro owns farmland and industrial facilities across Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
Tether has refuted claims made by JPMorgan analysts regarding its Bitcoin reserves and ability to comply with upcoming US stablecoin regulations. In a Feb. 13 statement to CryptoSlate, the stablecoin issuer confirmed that it is closely monitoring developments around US stablecoin regulations while actively engaging with local regulators. Tether acknowledged ongoing discussions surrounding the proposed […]
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The project, which also claims Tether's Paolo Ardoino as an investor, aims to enhance stablecoin adoption through a Bitcoin sidechain that allows zero-fee USDT transactions.
There have been recent concerns within the crypto community regarding Binance’s recent activities after a claim surfaced that the exchange had been offloading large amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Binance selloff trend was first noted on social media platform X by a market participant known as AB Kuai.Dong (@_FORAB), who noted that the crypto exchange had allegedly been selling off its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. Did Binance Trigger The Market Crash? The crypto market has endured a turbulent two weeks, with Bitcoin at the center of a series of price crashes. The downturn began as Bitcoin plunged to $92,000 on February 3. Although a brief recovery saw BTC climb toward $98,000 on February 11, the momentum proved short-lived. Bitcoin has since struggled to regain momentum and is hovering around $95,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Complete Largest Market Sell-Off Since 2021, Is The Top Here? Unsurprisingly, Bitcoin’s price crash rippled across the market, dragging down other cryptocurrencies. On the same day Bitcoin hit its local low, Ethereum fell below $2,470. As noted by AB Kuai.Dong, Binance may have contributed to the downturn. Data shows that crypto addresses owned by Binance have seen a drastic decline in their holdings in recent few days. Particularly, AB Kuai.Dong noted that Binance had allegedly been selling off a huge part of its crypto holdings, which cuts across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and some stablecoins. On-chain data revealed that Binance has experienced a drastic 94.1% reduction in its Bitcoin holdings between January and February. The outflow was even more extreme for Ethereum, where balances dropped by 99.9% over the same period. BNB, Solana, and Tether USDT have also been reduced by 16.6%, 99%, and 99.9%. Interestingly, AB Kuai.Dong noted these assets were primarily past revenue generated by the platform rather than user funds. He also pointed out that a significant portion of the sold cryptocurrencies had been converted into USDC, which has increased by 57.5% in Binance’s wallets. Binance Responds To Market Crash Allegations AB Kuai.Dong quickly gained traction among crypto traders and investors on X, particularly those searching for explanations for the recent drop in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. As the biggest crypto exchange in the world, a major selloff by Binance would be one of the worst things to happen to the cryptocurrencies involved. Related Reading: Analyst Says Prepare For Ethereum Price To Hit $17,000, Here’s Why However, Binance was quick to address the concerns, firmly denying that it had sold any assets. In an official statement on X, the exchange clarified that what had been observed was merely an internal accounting adjustment within the Binance treasury. As such, Binance reassured users that their funds remained safe and secure as always. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $95,740, having declined by 2.6% in the past 24 hours. Ethereum is trading at $2,600 and is on a 4.2% decline in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
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The remarkable change the TRON blockchain is going through confirms its strong presence in the cryptocurrency scene. Driven mostly by stablecoin transactions and a growing memecoin industry, recent data exposes a solid increase in network activity. Retail and institutional investors have drawn interest in the platform’s development from a basic blockchain to a multifaceted digital habitat. Related Reading: Final Dip? Dogecoin Correction Could Precede A Record Surge—Analyst Network’s Stablecoin Circulation Soars To Historic Highs Handling an impressive 60% of all transfers across blockchains, TRON has become the chosen avenue for USDT transactions. Although Ethereum still accounts for 47% of the entire USDT supply, TRON’s 43% share drives much more transaction activity. Two recent $1 billion USDT mints driving the stablecoin circulation to historic highs for the network highlight this efficiency. USDT balance on TRON is nearing its all-time high after two $1.0B mints last week “This surge in USDT supply suggests increasing demand… Large mints like these are often associated with heightened trading activity & institutional movement.” – By @JA_Maartun pic.twitter.com/bxNsHgyNE7 — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) February 7, 2025 Memecoin Mania Fuels Network Growth And Innovation SunPump’s launch was a major turning point in TRON’s history and ignited an innovative explosion within its ecosystem. With the support of a generous $10 million meme ecosystem reward program, developers have added over 94,000 additional coins to the network. Due to this spike in activity, TRON has done well, with daily active addresses rising by 20% yearly. Revenue Milestone Signals Market Maturity TRON’s annual revenue of $2 billion shows its rise to financial success. This milestone shows that more people are using the network for real-life uses, not just for numbers. The platform is now one of the top public layer-1 blockchains and ranks second in daily active addresses, just behind Solana. ✅Strong community activity ✅Strong market performance Top coins by LunarCrush AltRank™ 1 Tron $TRX 2 DOG (Bitcoin) $DOG 3 Fantom $FTM 4 Ondo $ONDO 5 Movement $MOVE 6 MEMDEX100 $MEMDEX 7 Ice Open Network $ICE 8 XYO $XYO 9 Velo $VELO 10 Clearpool $CPOOL ????View all coins by… pic.twitter.com/7y4XKP6Kon — LunarCrush Analytics (@LunarCrush) February 7, 2025 Related Reading: Shiba Inu Set For A 10-Fold Explosion? Analysts Predict 6,000% Surge Strong Social Engagement, Market Sentiment Lunar Crush analytics ranks TRON first in Altrank due to its strong social media and community presence. This attention is crucial for TRX, the network’s native cryptocurrency. Watching important market levels, technical experts see possible swings between $0.20 and $0.30. The high social indicators together with TRON’s increasing basic strength point to the network’s position for steady development. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Stablecoin issuer Tether is advancing its AI initiatives with a focus on translating brain signals into speech. In a Feb. 6 post on X, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that Tether Data’s research and development (R&D) team has built an electrocorticography (ECoG) plugin. This technology interprets neural signals, forming the foundation for brain-to-text communication. Initial tests […]
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Crypto analyst ProjectSyndicate has made a bullish case for the XRP price, which he predicts could record 40% gains soon enough. The analyst also revealed the price level, which he believes is ideal for market participants to buy and hold XRP. XRP Price Eyes 40% Gains As Analyst Reveals Key Level In a TradingView post, ProjectSyndicate predicted that the XRP price could witness a 40% move to the upside soon enough. This came following his analysis of XRP’s 4-hour chart. He noted that the outlook remains bullish despite the current pullback in progress. The analyst added that buying low is still a perfect trade setup with low risk. Related Reading: XRP Price Forms Descending Triangle On The Daily Chart, Why $1.95 Is Important Project Syndicate remarked that the price is currently in correction mode after the retest of the all-time high. He added that there is limited upside at the current market price of $2.50. In line with this, he asserted that the pullback isn’t complete and predicted that XRP could still drop to as low as $2 before it records the 40% gains that he predicted. Based on his strategy of buying low, he recommended that market participants should look to buy and hold the crypto when its price drops to $2. He also advised that they should take profit when XRP records the 40% gains as it rebounds to $2.80. The XRP price has suffered one of the worst pullbacks among the major caps amid the current bearish sentiment in the crypto market. As a result, XRP has also lost its spot as the third-largest crypto by market cap, dropping to number four behind USDT. However, amid this pullback, crypto analyst ColdBloodedCharter has also stated that now is a great opportunity to accumulate XRP. He highlighted $2.50, between $2.25 and $2.30, and between $1.90 and $2 as buy-the-dip levels that “make sense.” This Pullback Could Be The Final Low Before Liftoff In an X post, crypto analyst CasiTrades raised the possibility of this pullback being the final low before a price liftoff. She asserted that there has been no change to the overall bullish setup on XRP, although the crypto is now targetting Wave 3 down extensions at $2.16, $1.87, and $1.57 for the next major support. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Breakout Sets The Tone For A Historic Bull Run To A New All-Time High The crypto analyst opined that the XRP price is in the fifth wave of C within an ABC pattern for a large Wave 2. She added that the sell-off massively extended the asset past C targets, but the pattern still needs to be completed. With this development, CasiTrades stated that this means that XRP could be at the final low before a massive Wave 3 up begins. She added that this would send the altcoin past previous all-time highs (ATHs) with minimal resistance. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.45, down almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has once again refuted claims that the company is developing its blockchain. On Feb. 5, Ardoino took to X to clarify that Tether has no intention of launching a blockchain, calling the speculation baseless. His statement addressed comments from crypto influencer Ansem, who was one of the many industry voices speculating […]
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Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. On Feb. 4, Paolo Ardoino, the company’s CEO, revealed that the firm is working on several AI-driven applications while preparing to launch an open-source software development kit (SDK) platform. According to him: “Tether Data, preview of some of the AI […]
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For the past few months, stablecoins have yielded the spotlight to their more speculative counterparts, including tokens inspired by politicians. However, recent on-chain data suggests that stablecoins are back and have surpassed the $200 billion market cap. Related Reading: XRP $10 Price Tag Hinges On SEC Lawsuit Conclusion, Analyst Says According to the data shared by Alphractal, the segment’s capitalization has surged to $211 billion, a record high, thanks to months of stable growth, which started in mid-2023. Stablecoins‘ market capitalization grew by 73% from its August 2023 value of $121 billion, updated data released on January 31st show. The primary driver of this segment’s growth is still Tether’s USDT, however, USDC has been gaining ground recently, which is fascinating. ???? Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $211B – USDC Gains Momentum! Since 2023, the stablecoin market has grown significantly, mainly driven by USDT (Tether). However, recently, USDC has been gaining an edge over other stablecoins. This trend is occurring due to the recent drop in… pic.twitter.com/IRKrQErmCE — Alphractal (@Alphractal) January 31, 2025 Tether’s USDT Remains Primary Driver Of Growth Since 2023, the stablecoin market has grown steady, mostly due to Tether’s USDT. As of now, stablecoins are worth $223 billion, which is a 0.2% increase from yesterday. Interestingly, USDT and USDC are the present growth drivers of stablecoins. Apart from the numbers from both coins, the stablecoins group hasn’t changed much since 2023 and has shown steady and average values. Right now, Tether’s USDT is valued at almost $140 billion, and USDC is at $53 billion. USDC Slowly Gains Ground On Other Coins Alphractal’s post on Twitter/X shows that USDC has been gaining ground over other stablecoins in the market. According to the post, this is happening due to a drop in altcoin prices and since a substantial part of the sell-offs have been swapped into USDC. The post also showed that USDC’s dominance in this segment has hit a key resistance level, the same amount observed in 2021. This was the start of the bear market in 2022 when Bitcoin’s price dropped to as low as $15,500. If this metric persists, it can serve as the market’s bearish signal, impacting investors’ buying decisions. However, if this metric declines, it can be USDC’s jumping board to claim new highs. Related Reading: 21Shares Bets On Polkadot, Files For Spot ETF With SEC What To Expect From The Stablecoins Segment In The Short-Term In the last bull run, USDC’s supply increased in May, then reached its high in March 2022. The stablecoin’s market cap increased by 170% from April 2021 to March 2022. If the current coin supply continues to grow but price starts to dip, then the stablecoin market may hit its peak in a few months. Traditionally, a rising market cap for stablecoins reflects growing investors’ confidence, which signals an increase in capital inflows. On the contrary, a rising stablecoin market cap is usually associated with growing investor conviction, signaling the potential for boosted capital inflows. This suggests that the bullish momentum could continue for a few more months. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
This coincided with the launch of Donald Trump's memecoin $TRUMP which caused a wave of inflows to the network
The group also increased its bitcoin holdings last quarter for the first time since March, holding nearly 84,000 BTC worth about $7.8 billion as of year-end.
According to a report from crypto exchange CEX.IO, stablecoin transfers reached $27.6 trillion in 2024, outpacing Visa and Mastercard’s combined transaction volume by 7.68%. The report pointed out that stablecoins consistently outperformed traditional payment providers throughout the year despite a dip in Q3 due to broader market slowdowns. This trend signals a shift in global […]
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Stablecoins are increasingly popular for everyday uses like payments, remittances and savings, and Tether's expansion aims to spur activity to the Bitcoin-based ecosystem.
Tether is touting its tokenization platform Hadron and its investment in Quantoz as part of its European strategy amid regulatory pressures that have led to USDT delistings under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. In a statement to CryptoSlate on Jan. 30, Tether confirmed its commitment to pushing Hadron and Quantoz while finalizing its […]
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Crypto.com will be delisting Tether’s USDT stablecoin by Jan. 31 as part of efforts to comply with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to emails obtained by CryptoSlate. The exchange will also remove nine other tokens, including Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), DAI, Pax Dollar (USDP), PayPal USD (PYUSD), Crypto.com’s Staked ETH (stETH), Staked SOL (stSOL), Liquid […]
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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
Tron founder Justin Sun has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees. According to a Jan. 23 statement on X, Tron’s development team is creating a framework that would enable zero-cost transactions for stablecoins, aiming to boost the adoption of these assets. Sun previously announced similar plans in 2024 when he proposed […]
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