Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether’s latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate

Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether’s latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate

Following its latest freeze of nearly $86K in stolen USDt, Tether’s enforcement capabilities are again in the spotlight — raising questions about centralized control in stablecoin ecosystems. Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, said on Sunday it had frozen $85,877 in USDt (USDT) tied to stolen funds, acting in “collaboration with law enforcement.” The…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Stategy co-founder Michael Saylor signals another Bitcoin purchase, Circle’s Dante Disparte says the GENIUS Act ensures tech giants and banks can’t dominate the stablecoin…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Circle’s Dante Disparte says the GENIUS Act ensures tech giants and banks can’t dominate the stablecoin market without facing strict structural and regulatory hurdles,…

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GENIUS Act blocks Big Tech, banks from dominating stablecoins: Circle exec

GENIUS Act blocks Big Tech, banks from dominating stablecoins: Circle exec

Circle’s Dante Disparte says the GENIUS Act ensures tech giants and banks can’t dominate the stablecoin market without facing strict structural and regulatory hurdles. The GENIUS Act contains a little-noticed clause that prevents technology giants and Wall Street behemoths from dominating the stablecoin market, according to Circle Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte. “The GENIUS Act…

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Judge lets Celsius B Bitcoin lawsuit against Tether move forward

Judge lets Celsius $4B Bitcoin lawsuit against Tether move forward

A US judge has allowed Celsius’s lawsuit over Tether’s $4 billion Bitcoin liquidation to move forward, rejecting key parts of Tether’s dismissal bid. A US bankruptcy judge ruled that Celsius Network’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Tether can proceed, denying in part Tether’s attempt to dismiss claims that it “improperly” liquidated Celsius’s Bitcoin collateral during the crypto…

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USDT issuer Tether buys 32% stake in Canada’s gold royalty firm

USDT issuer Tether buys 32% stake in Canada’s gold royalty firm

Tether’s investment in Canada’s Elemental Altus Royalties follows the company’s strategy to “integrate long-term, stable assets such as gold and Bitcoin in its ecosystem.” Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, continues its buying spree with its 32% stake acquisition in Canada’s public gold royalty firm Elemental Altus Royalties. Tether Investments…

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Tether debuts omnichain gold stablecoin on TON

Tether debuts omnichain gold stablecoin on TON

The XAUt0 token will compete with other gold-backed stablecoins and traditional gold investment instruments. Tether announced a partnership with the TON Foundation to debut an omnichain version of its gold stablecoin XAUt (XAUT) on The Open Network (TON), in an effort to expand the token across ecosystems. The new token, “XAUt0,” was built on LayerZero’s…

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Bitcoin falls below 4K, but data shows BTC traders positioned for a rebound

Bitcoin falls below $104K, but data shows BTC traders positioned for a rebound

Bitcoin sells off amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty, but data shows pro traders clinging to their bullish price expectations. Key takeaways: BTC futures and options show stable investment sentiment despite the recent price correction. Macroeconomic uncertainty and the escalating US trade war reduce the odds of Bitcoin retesting its recent all-time high. Read more If you…

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Stablecoin payment volume reaches B, driven by B2B Transfers

Stablecoin payment volume reaches $94B, driven by B2B Transfers

Business-to-business transactions and card-linked stablecoin payments have grown, while Tether’s USDt has established dominance. Stablecoins are gaining ground as a reliable tool for digital payments. New data from Artemis shows that $94.2 billion in stablecoin transactions were settled between January 2023 and February 2025. The report shed light on a few specific rising areas for…

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