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August 18, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has recently pushed back against ongoing criticism from parts of the crypto community after the company completed its first full independent financial audit. In comments made shortly after the results were disclosed, Ardoino said persistent skepticism from detractors does not concern… Read More

August 13, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has long been dinged for questions about the reserves backing its digital dollar, the leading digital asset in the stablecoin sector. Today, Tether shared that KPMG US has issued a positive opinion on the firm following a complete audit. The… Read More

August 4, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Tether has released its second-quarter 2026 financial figures, highlighting steady operational results and strategic adjustments to its reserve portfolio. The company, known for issuing the USDT stablecoin, recorded approximately $1.5 billion in net operating profit for the three months ending June 30,… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether‘s stablecoin, USDT, is navigating increased scrutiny under evolving US stablecoin regulations, with a looming compliance window that could reshape its availability on US based digital asset trading platforms. And as the cryptocurrency industry matures in 2026, federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight to promote… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, a keu player in the stablecoins and broader AI / digital assets sectors, announced its leadership of a $7 million Series A funding round for Pact Labs. The round also included contributions from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. This strategic move positions Pact Labs as… Read More

July 8, 2026 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has announced a $20 million investment in a growth financing round for Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s provider of on-chain financial services. The move is intended to accelerate the development of blockchain-based financial infrastructure across the LatAm region, with Brazil positioned as a key hub… Read More

July 7, 2026 @ 9:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking provider Revolut has informed users it will cease support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin on its platform for European customers, with the complete suspension taking effect on August 31, 2026.  The move aligns with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, which… Read More

July 7, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins have emerged as essential bridges between traditional currencies and blockchain-based systems. Among them, Circle’s (NYSE:CRCL) USDC and Tether’s USDT have long competed for dominance as leading USD-pegged tokens. Recent data compiled through Visa’s (NYSE: V) on-chain analytics now indicates that USDC is making significant… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 4:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the issuer of USDT, the largest dollar based stablecoin by market cap at $184 billion, also issues USA₮ via Anchorage Digital. This is a move by Tether to please the regulatory overlords as it is managed by a federally chartered bank. Today, a report… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent development within India’s cryptocurrency sector has highlighted how the country is not yet full prepared to enable responsible digital assets adoption. The local premium on Tether‘s USDT stablecoin has climbed above 8.5 percent. This marks a sharp increase from the typical range of… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 3:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which decisively remains the leading stablecoin (USDT) issuer, has informed its user-base about key adjustments to its product lineup. On June 17, 2026, the company revealed plans to phase out Alloy by Tether and its associated aUSD₮ token. This latest decision reportedly follows a… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether will offer a gold-backed card in partnership with Fasset, according to a block post. The company claims this is a “world’s first” gold-backed neobank card. Fasset, based in Dubai, is regulated by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and holds both a VASP… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 11:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether’s AI Research Group has introduced an enhancement to its open-source ecosystem. The company released a production-ready version of TurboQuant, a memory compression technique originally developed by Google Research. Integrated into the latest QVAC SDK (version 0.12.0), this technology dramatically expands what everyday devices can… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has joined forces with the Government of Georgia to introduce GEL₮, a stablecoin fully backed by and representing the Georgian Lari. This initiative positions Georgia as a key player in integrating national currency into blockchain-based systems through a dedicated regulatory environment. The collab reflects… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it has purchased SoftBank’s holdings of Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI). Tether already owns shares in the firm and says this indicates a deeper commitment to the company. In a public statement, Tether said that it is the controlling shareholder, and… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether has announced an investment in LemFi, a Fintech that enables cross-border transfers. LemFi (formerly known as Lemonade Finance) supports users living in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe to send payments and transfers to more than 30 countries. As Tether is the issuer of USD₮,… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The T3 Financial Crime Unit has announced the freezing of more than $450 million in illicit funds worldwide. Launched as a collaborative effort between Tether, TRON, and blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, the unit continues to expand its role in disrupting illegal financial activities across… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether Gold (XAU₮), the tokenized gold product worldwide, has crossed a major threshold by pushing its total market value above $3.3 billion. This achievement stems from a robust 36 percent expansion in its physical gold reserves during the first quarter of 2026, as investors increasingly… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether is reporting Q1 2026 net profit of $1.04 billion. The earnings news was joined by its periodic attestation regarding reserves and more produced by BDO. Notes of interest provided by Tether: US Treasury Exposure: Total direct and indirect exposure reached $141 billion…. Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 11:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether is working with Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN)  and ACME Swisstech to enable Bitcoin mining. According to a note from Tether, the goal is to operate more efficiently, reducing energy usage and maximizing performance. The “modular” approach is designed to be independently optimized without… Read More