Tether Review Claims Crypto Asset Fully Backed – But There's a Catch
Tether has finally produced a third-party report proclaiming that its cryptocurrency, USDT, is fully backed by U.S. dollars – with some big caveats.
Tether Manipulation Pushed Up Bitcoin's Price, Researchers Find
A new study by the University of Texas at Austin claims that the Tether stablecoin is used to increase bitcoin's price during market downswings.
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.
Tether Might Still Be Crypto's Ticking Time Bomb
The entire cryptocurrency market needs to keep an eye on Tether’s USDT token, which has become a pivotal source of liquidity.
Dutch Bank ING Says Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Is An Account Holder
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has reportedly secured a banking relationship, according to reports by Bloomberg and Reuters.
Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether
The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
Tether Confirms Its Relationship With Auditor Has 'Dissolved'
The statement, provided Saturday evening, confirms the suspicions of online sleuths and is likely to raise new questions about the company's finances.
MakerDAO and More: The Quest for a Stable Stablecoin Continues
Even with a tumultuous past and harsh critics, stablecoin projects keep popping up, aiming to relieve some of the volatility in the crypto markets.
Hacks, Scams and Attacks: Blockchain's 2017 Disasters
Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.
Tether to Launch New Platform Following Hack
Tether, a startup that provides a dollar-pegged token, has said it plans to launch a new platform following a claimed security breach in November.
