In Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.
KikyoFour foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for a robbery on 8 November, where they forced a Ukrainian tourist, Viacheslav Leibov, to transfer 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency. The suspects, who had prior connections to the victim, were charged with armed robbery, unlawful detention, and coercion.
WeatherlyHong Kong authorities are investigating a cryptocurrency scam in which a 26-year-old woman reported losing approximately HK$93,000 ($12,000) in tether (USDT) at an exchange shop in Mong Kok.
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyBinance and Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a $100,000 scam that duped investors with false claims linked to a fake solar company.
XingChiNigerian authorities are cracking down on unlicensed cryptocurrency firms, securing nearly $100,000 from Paparaxy Global Ventures and Lemskin Technologies for unauthorized USDT transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that both companies entered a plea agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to regulating the cryptocurrency market and combating illegal activities.
WeatherlyCoinbase’s delisting of Tether reflects tightening EU regulations. More tokens face delisting as MiCA is enforced, creating long-term market stability.
BerniceTether is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its stablecoin, USDT, by releasing a documentary called Stability and Freedom in Chaos, highlighting its role in helping people facing inflation and economic challenges in countries like Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina. The film features personal stories and statistics showcasing how USDT has become vital for daily transactions and financial stability in these regions.
JoyIn a shocking turn of events, Isabella Yer Enci, a former accounts executive at Voltron, has admitted to duping a cryptocurrency trader, pocketing over $900,000 worth of her company's digital assets.
XingChiWhile Wall Street’s interest has boosted the entire crypto market, William Quigley said it also comes with risks.
JinseFinanceDigitex CEO Adam Todd charged with Bank Secrecy Act violations for unregistered crypto futures platform. Previous CFTC involvement for token price manipulation. Regulatory scrutiny in crypto sector intensifies.
EdmundUSDT is also present on Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Tron, and Kava
BeincryptoToday, the U.S. Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance and its CEO, Changpeng ...
BitcoinistTether, which is the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, added its offshore Chinese Yuan (CNHT) to the Tron network.
OthersTether has stated that its secured loans are heavily collateralized, hitting back at WSJ.
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Tether said the hedge funds that saw Terra’s collapse as a reason to short USDT have “a fundamental misunderstanding of both the cryptocurrency market and Tether."
CointelegraphWith a peso-backed stablecoin, Tether is essentially “recreating the foreign exchange market with a Tether product,” Ardoino said.
CointelegraphThe total USDC supply on Ethereum has surpassed that of Tether, making the USDT supply on Ethereum second for the first time.
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