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Regulation

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.

April 23, 2026/2 min
Business

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.

April 23, 2026/2 min
Security

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.

April 21, 2026/2 min
Regulation

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.

April 20, 2026/2 min
Security

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.

April 16, 2026/2 min
Innovations

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.

April 14, 2026/2 min
Business

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.

April 3, 2026/3 min
Market

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.

March 31, 2026/2 min
Business

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.

March 27, 2026/2 min
Market

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.

March 18, 2026/5 min
Market

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.

March 18, 2026/2 min
Business

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.

March 14, 2026/2 min
Market

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.

March 14, 2026/2 min
Security

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.

March 13, 2026/3 min
Business

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%.

March 12, 2026/5 min
Market

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.

March 6, 2026/2 min
Market

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.

February 28, 2026/4 min
Analytics

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.

February 26, 2026/6 min
Business

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.

February 26, 2026/2 min
Analytics

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.

February 26, 2026/3 min

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