Tether Becomes The Biggest Holder Of Gold, Quietly Hiding 80 Tons Of Gold In A Private Vault In Switzerland
Stablecoin giant Tether has stored a whopping $8 billion worth of gold in a private vault somewhere in Switzerland.

Stablecoin giant Tether has stored a whopping $8 billion worth of gold in a private vault somewhere in Switzerland.
Tether plans to become the world’s largest Bitcoin miner by the end of 2025, investing billions in mining operations across Latin America. This move aims to protect its large Bitcoin holdings and strengthen the network amid new regulatory challenges.
Major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has landed on the grounds of Georgia, making it the first exchange to have a full license to offer digital assets trading to local investors.
UAE regulators confirmed that staking Toncoin does not qualify anyone for a golden visa, denying claims made by The Open Network. They warned the public to ignore false offers and said crypto investments have no link to visa or residency rights.
A scammer located in Nigeria has allegedly impersonated Steve Witkoff, the co-chair of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, by making use of a barely noticeable type.
A7A5, a Russian ruble-backed stablecoin launched in Kyrgyzstan might be Russia's new found attempt to build at alternative payment system outside of the western financial rails.
Thailand has approved a five-year income tax exemption on crypto trading profits from 2025 to 2029, applying to sales through licensed platforms. The move aims to spur blockchain innovation while maintaining investor protection through regulatory oversight.
A 26-year-old TikTok influencer and crypto trader was reportedly kidnapped in France and held for a €50,000 crypto ransom. But when the kidnappers found he had been all-in on XRP since 2018 and had little to show for it, they released him—allegedly sending $1,000 in USDT before letting him go.
Shopify has teamed up with Coinbase and Stripe to let merchants in 34 countries accept USDC payments through its platform. The system uses Coinbase’s Base network and allows payouts in either USDC or local currency, with no cross-border fees.
Tether will release its Bitcoin Mining Operating System (MOS) as open-source software by late 2025, allowing smaller miners to join without relying on expensive third-party tools. This aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible and competitive, giving new players better control and efficiency.
Although digital currency has reshaped the economic power structure through decentralization, it is essentially still a transfer technology and has failed to solve the trilemma of traditional finance.
On September 18, 2024, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik gave a speech at the Token 2049 conference titled "Things That Excite Me in the Next Decade". Golden Finance has compiled the content of Vitalik's speech as follows for readers.
Before the Token 2049 conference officially started, many important side events had already begun. Many industry insiders expressed important opinions, which are summarized by Golden Finance as follows.
The Singapore Token 2049 Conference will be held as scheduled on September 18-19, 2024. This conference will bring together many industry leaders. Golden Finance has compiled a conference guide to help you attend the conference with peace of mind.
On April 18-19, 2024, the TOKEN 2049 Dubai conference co-organized by Bingx, M2, DWF LABS, ZEEBU, DOP, KUCOIN, CoinW, TRON, and telos will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah Resort in Dubai.
TOKEN2049 Dubai will take place in the Madinat Jumeirah from April 18th-19th 2024, bringing together an estimated 7,500+ attendees from across the globe
Experts weigh in on what needs to improve in DeFi- and why its still around despite its flaws.
Dubai edition announced as TOKEN2049 Singapore fully sells out amid record-breaking attendee numbers.
While some exchanges are keen on embracing crypto and crypto products, others have indicated a more ambivalent outlook
TOKEN2049 brings together the leading voices in crypto and creates unparalleled networking opportunities.