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Tether Freezes $344M in USDT at Request of US Authorities
The largest stablecoin issuer blocked funds across two wallets linked to illicit activity, reinforcing its ongoing cooperation with US law enforcement agencies.
OKX Launches Mastercard With Up to 5% Cashback and 10% APY on Balance
Crypto exchange OKX has rolled out a Mastercard that enables stablecoin payments with automatic fiat conversion at checkout. Cardholders can earn up to 5% cashback and 10% APY on their OKX Pay balance.
Scammers Demand Bitcoin From Shipping Companies for Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Unknown individuals impersonating Iranian authorities are demanding Bitcoin or USDT payments from shipping firms for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. At least one vessel may have already fallen victim to the scheme.
BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to Investment Products, Calls for Global Regulation
Bank for International Settlements General Manager Agustín Carstens' successor Pablo Hernández de Cos compared stablecoins to exchange-traded funds, citing redemption issues and persistent peg deviations, as total stablecoin supply surpasses $300 billion.
Drift Secures $148M From Tether and Partners to Compensate Hack Victims
Solana-based protocol Drift has secured $148 million from Tether and other partners to recover from a $295 million hack and compensate affected users.
Tether Launches Non-Custodial Wallet Supporting Bitcoin and Stablecoins
Tether unveiled tether.wallet, a non-custodial wallet supporting USDT, USAT, XAUT, and Bitcoin via Lightning Network, targeting billions of unbanked users worldwide.
Tether Fires Two Senior Gold Traders Months After Hiring Them From HSBC
The USDT issuer has parted ways with two top precious metals traders recruited from HSBC just months ago, as the company builds a gold reserve worth tens of billions of dollars.
Standard Chartered: Stablecoin Velocity Has Doubled in Two Years
Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick found that stablecoin turnover velocity has doubled over the past two years, with tokens now changing hands roughly six times per month. USDC from Circle was the primary driver.
Tether Taps KPMG for Its First Full Audit as Financial Times Reveals the Name
Financial Times has identified KPMG as the Big Four firm hired by Tether for its first comprehensive audit, with PwC preparing the stablecoin issuer's internal systems for the review.
Top 10 Dollar Stablecoins in 2026: From Dominant Players to Exit Candidates
The stablecoin market has surpassed $311 billion in total capitalization. Here's a breakdown of the ten largest USD-pegged stablecoins — from undisputed leaders Tether and Circle to ambitious newcomers.
TRON's Share in Stablecoin Transactions Plunges to 14.6% as Solana and Ethereum Gain Ground
Visa's analytics dashboard shows TRON lost over 20 percentage points of stablecoin transaction market share in one year, while USDC now consistently exceeds USDT in adjusted volumes.
Stanley Druckenmiller: Stablecoins Will Become the Backbone of Global Payments Within 10–15 Years
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller believes stablecoins could replace traditional banking infrastructure and serve as the foundation of global digital payments in the coming decade.
USDC Overtakes USDT in Adjusted Transaction Volume for First Time Since 2019
Circle's USDC has surpassed Tether's USDT in adjusted transaction volume since the start of 2026, reaching $2.2 trillion. Circle also became the largest provider of tokenized U.S. Treasuries.
Ethereum Address Poisoning Attacks Surge 612% After Fusaka Upgrade
The Fusaka upgrade's reduced gas fees have triggered an explosion in address poisoning attacks on Ethereum, with dust transfers of USDT soaring 612% in just 90 days.
TRON Energy Rental: How to Cut USDT Transfer Fees by Up to 60%
USDT issuance on TRON surpassed $85 billion in February 2026, but transfer fees remain steep at $1.83–$3.83 per transaction. Energy rental services like TronZap offer a way to cut costs by 50–60%.
Tether Backs Utexo's $7.5M Seed Round to Bring Native USDT to Bitcoin
Startup Utexo raised $7.5M led by Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures to enable native USDT transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain via Lightning Network channels.
Tether Has Frozen $4.2 Billion in Illicit Funds Through Law Enforcement Cooperation
The issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT revealed it has cumulatively blocked $4.2 billion in assets tied to criminal activity, working alongside agencies from over 60 countries.
USDT Exchange Reserves Drop $9B in Two Months — Crypto Market Teeters on the Edge
USDT reserves on exchanges fell from $60B to $51.1B, stalling crypto market growth. A CryptoQuant analyst warns that losing the $50B level could trigger deep corrections across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
TON Wallet Introduces Yield Vaults for BTC, ETH, and USDT Directly in Telegram
TON Wallet has launched yield vaults for BTC, ETH, and USDT directly within Telegram, offering up to 18% APY on stablecoins through partnerships with Morpho, TAC, and Re7.
Stablecoin Transfer Volume Hits $10.5 Trillion in January — Highest Since April 2022
January stablecoin transaction volume surpassed $10.5 trillion, marking the highest monthly figure since April 2022. USDC led transfers while USDT maintained market cap dominance.
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