FTX and Alameda Research face lawsuit alleging USDT scheme. Deltec Bank accused of aiding fund misappropriation. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud. Legal disputes with Binance, SEC, and CFTC continue. Industry awaits regulatory clarity amidst ongoing legal battles.
Huang BoJP Morgan criticizes Tether's market control, citing risks; Tether CEO defends, emphasizing regulatory cooperation and industry significance.
BrianTether's recent $1 billion minting on the Tron blockchain signals aggressive expansion, sparking discussions about its strategic reserves for future use. Amidst a $96 billion market cap, Tether faces potential challenges from traditional financial institutions, with regulatory uncertainties tied to the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election adding a layer of complexity to the crypto landscape.
JoyA new policy proposal urges the Hong Kong government to issue a stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar to compete with USDT and USDC. A government-backed stablecoin would reduce costs, improve payment systems, aid de-dollarization and strengthen Hong Kong’s fintech capabilities, the document claims.
TheBlockThe American multinational fast food chain McDonald's has started accepting payments in Bitcoin and Tether in Switzerland's city of Lugana.
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NellWith a peso-backed stablecoin, Tether is essentially “recreating the foreign exchange market with a Tether product,” Ardoino said.
CointelegraphThrough a peso-backed stablecoin, Tether is basically “recreating forex markets with Tether products,” Ardoino said.
CointelegraphThe developers have managed to delete the fake message and remove the MEE6 bot from the main server.
CointelegraphPaolo Ardoino, chief technology officer, of Tether and Bitfinex, explains why USDT will retain its dominance in an increasingly competitive stablecoin market.
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