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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

April 15, 2026 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether—which claims to be one of the largest digital assets companies and a key player in the web3 and stablecoin as the issuer of USD₮—has released tether.wallet. This self-custodial mobile application delivers the company’s vast financial network straight to individual users, targeting the hundreds of… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 6:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The QVAC team within Tether announced the release of QVAC SDK, an open-source software development kit engineered as a so-called universal foundation for artificial intelligence. In a future environment (by 2100-2150 or so) expected to include 10 billion people living alongside 10 billion autonomous machines… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key shift for cryptocurrency advocacy in U.S. politics, a major super PAC dedicated to digital asset innovation has installed a senior leader from the issuer of the world’s dominant stablecoin at its helm. The move highlights growing alignment between industry heavyweights and political… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin (USDT) in terms of market cap and adoption, has parted ways with two experienced precious metals specialists it recruited from HSBC just months earlier. The move comes as the El Salvador-headquartered firm continues to expand its physical… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether Gold (XAU₮), which is the tokenized gold asset in the digital economy, has now been made available on BNB Chain. This development, announced by Tether on March 26, 2026, marks a significant step in merging traditional precious metals with DLT / blockchain technology, particularly… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tether, issuer of the world’s largest dollar-based stablecoin USDT, says it has enlisted the services of a Big Four accounting firm to audit its operations. For years, Tether was peppered with allegations of shortcomings of reserves tied to USDT. More recently, Tether has partnered with… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key step toward democratizing artificial intelligence, Tether’s QVAC division has introduced the inaugural cross-platform system for fine-tuning Microsoft’s BitNet 1-bit large language models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) techniques. Integrated into the QVAC Fabric platform and unveiled on March 17, 2026, this update now… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets infrastructure focused firm Tether has been making steady progress in 2026 with a series of strategic announcements that highlight its evolving focus on responsible innovation, financial infrastructure, and emerging technologies. These developments underscore the company’s commitment to expanding its influence… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has joined forces with the City of Lugano to launch Plan ₿ Phase II, a five-year strategy running through 2030 that extends their blockchain partnership. The collaboration includes a commitment of up to CHF 5 million, focused on expertise, infrastructure, research, and training. This… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 11:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, Tether, in partnership with Anchorage Digital, announced a new dollar-based payment stablecoin, USA₮. The stablecoin is designed to be compliant with the GENIUS Act and thus provides an alternative to Tether’s lead stablecoin, USDT, in the US market. Today, Tether and Anchorage… Read More