Venezuela is witnessing a radical shift in its daily financial life. Amid soaring annual inflation that has climbed to approximately 229 percent, stablecoins—especially Tether’s USDT, locally dubbed “Binance dollars”—are rapidly replacing the bolívar for everyday transactions from groceries to salaries, according to reporting by Cointelegraph. … [Read more...] about ‘Binance Dollars’ Displace Bolívar in Venezuela as Inflation Soars
Tether is ready to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in projects other than cryptocurrency
Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is on track to close 2024 with a net profit of $10 billion, Bloomberg quotes the company CEO Paolo Ardoino. … [Read more...] about Tether is ready to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in projects other than cryptocurrency
Tether reveals $2.5 billion profit in Q3 2024
Tether Holdings, the company that issues the largest stablecoin USDT, reported net profit of $2.5 billion in the third quarter of the year, bringing year-to-date profit to $7.7 billion. The company also said it has over $6 billion in excess reserves. … [Read more...] about Tether reveals $2.5 billion profit in Q3 2024
Tether reorganizes into four divisions: Data, Finance, Power, and Edu(cation)
Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, announced a significant reorganization and expansion strategy to broaden its influence in the other areas of digital assets. … [Read more...] about Tether reorganizes into four divisions: Data, Finance, Power, and Edu(cation)
Tether releases Q4 2023 financial report, showing remarkable growth
Tether, issuer of the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, recently published its financial report for the fourth quarter of 2023. … [Read more...] about Tether releases Q4 2023 financial report, showing remarkable growth
El Salvador launches $1 million ‘Freedom Visa’ program
In a groundbreaking move, El Salvador has introduced the "Adopting El Salvador Freedom Visa Program," a unique initiative designed to attract high-net-worth individuals and investors by offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a significant crypto investment. This program aligns with the country's broader strategy to embrace cutting-edge technology and financial … [Read more...] about El Salvador launches $1 million ‘Freedom Visa’ program
Swiss city embraces cryptocurrency for municipal payments
In a landmark decision, the Swiss city of Lugano has officially begun accepting Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) for tax payments and other municipal fees. This announcement marks a significant step towards integrating cryptocurrency into the city's financial infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Swiss city embraces cryptocurrency for municipal payments
Tether will invest up to 15% of its profits into bitcoin
Tether, issuer of the most widely used stablecoin, will use up to 15% of its net realized operating profits to buy bitcoin in an effort "strengthen and diversify" the reserves that back USDT. … [Read more...] about Tether will invest up to 15% of its profits into bitcoin