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Onchain data reveals the stablecoin giant Tether has once again bolstered its bitcoin reserves, making an addition of 8,888.88 bitcoins to its wallet as of March 31. Tether’s Bech32 address now ranks as the seventh-largest holder of bitcoin by volume. Tether’s Latest Acquisition Puts Stash at 75,354 Bitcoin Though Tether has not officially confirmed its … Read more
Families with a net worth of up to $100 million exhibit a strong preference for algorithmic cryptocurrencies over tokens (4.32% versus 0.92%), a new study has found. The study cites statistics indicating that ownership continuity is disrupted in 91% of cases involving a transition from crypto to fiat and vice versa. Traceability of Ownership Continuity … Read more
Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other tokens. This also benefits newcomers, making it easier for them to make transactions. Celo Aims for Usability in … Read more
According to February 2024’s latest inflation data, Turkey faces an inflation rate exceeding 67%, amid ongoing currency devaluation and a declining lira against the U.S. dollar. Recent findings suggest that in an effort to safeguard their wealth, Turks are increasingly turning to gold, with smuggling hitting unprecedented levels. Additionally, there is a growing interest among … Read more
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, announced that it helped the U.S. government to seize $1.4 million linked to an alleged fraud scheme. According to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, the seizure marks one of the first times that the U.S. has recovered … Read more
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has announced the launch of its currency on Celo, an EVM-compatible blockchain. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated that this move was focused on enhancing the “usability and accessibility of Tether for millions of people.” Tether Announces USDT’s Launch on … Read more
Statistics indicate that the first digital usd (FDUSD), a recently introduced fiat-pegged token launched in August 2023, has risen to become the fourth-largest stablecoin based on market capitalization. Currently, FDUSD holds the fourth position in terms of 24-hour global trading volume. FDUSD Claims Fourth Spot Among Stablecoin Titans In the realm of U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, … Read more
As the cryptocurrency market swells to a valuation of $2.6 trillion, the leading stablecoin, tether, has achieved a market cap of $100 billion. Beginning from the start of 2024, tether has seen an addition of 8.27 billion tokens to its supply. From $300K to $100 Billion: Tether’s Meteoric Rise Tether (USDT), the top fiat-linked digital … Read more
The fiat and bitcoin payments app, Strike, has launched its “first fully-featured region outside the U.S.” According to Jack Mallers, the founder and CEO of Strike, the African continent presents “immense opportunities for financial innovation and economic freedom.” High Inflation and Costly Remittances Render Africa a Favorable Market for Strike Strike, a payments app supporting … Read more
Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of the deposits processed by the exchange corresponding to USDT, Tether’s dollar-pegged … Read more
