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.
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.
A crypto CEO living in New York has been accused of secretly moving over $530 million into the U.S. for sanctioned Russian banks and helping them get American tech. He now faces serious charges including fraud, money laundering, and violating sanctions.
Lazarus Group, backed by North Korea, is intensifying its phishing operations within the cryptocurrency community. This shift primarily targets users on Telegram, employing sophisticated tactics to lure unsuspecting victims.
Discovered on November 21, these vulnerabilities pose a risk to numerous smart contracts in the Web3 ecosystem, including some of Thirdweb's own pre-built smart contracts.
The glossary, co-compiled and published by ABCripto, consists of over 200 entries covering terms related to cryptocurrencies, digital assets, tokenization, and other relevant areas.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's recent assertion on X about the country's bitcoin investments being "in the black" faces scrutiny as discrepancies in the tracking tool he referenced come to light.
CZ has argued that his surrender should be proof that he does not pose a flight risk.
Netflix has recently revealed its latest cinematic offering, "Bitconned," a riveting exposé on a cybercrime saga entwined with cryptocurrency scams. The film delves into the intricacies of a dark digital underworld, emphasising the need for vigilance and awareness in the face of evolving threats.
Google has introduced Gemini, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed for both consumers and businesses.
It's crucial to note that 50% of the token allocation is available at genesis, with the remaining 50% unlocking gradually over 12 months, vesting from the Token Generation Date.
From December 11, 2023, TOPPAN Holdings, Inc. and Dentsu Group, Inc. are teaming up with ODK Solutions, Inc., Sony Corporation, and several other entities to introduce a groundbreaking innovation - the Web3.0 Wallet. This digital asset storage solution incorporates photorealistic avatars to revolutionise user interaction.
Solana Labs' co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, addressed the less-than-impressive sales of the company's smartphone, Saga, in an interview with Unchained Crypto on Dec 5.