Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents
Stablecoin issuer Tether kept its funds in four banks, two investment management firms, two gold depositories, and a gold broker and on its own sister company Bitfinex in March 2021, according to documents obtained by CoinDesk. It also had funds in commercial paper issued by various entities. CoinDesk obtained the documents after a nearly two-year legal battle after Tether filed to block the NYAG from releasing them. In a statement, Tether said it “found it suspicious” that USDT depegged after millions of dollars’ worth were sold on decentralized finance pools “on the same day” that the New York government shared the documents with CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the documents.
USDT Selling on Curve, Uniswap Spooks Traders Amid Bitcoin Drop
Millions worth of tether (USDT) stablecoins appeared to be selling off on popular Uniswap and Curve pools Thursday morning, sparking early signs of concern among traders. USDT, which usually trades around $1, lost its peg to the U.S. currency and dropped as low as $0.9968. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments for 241 MW Bitcoin Mine
Volcano Energy announced $1 billion in commitments to build a 241 megawatt (MW) bitcoin mine in the Metapán region of El Salvador, according to a Monday press release on Twitter. "The Hash" panel discusses stablecoin issuer Tether's investment in the project and the state of bitcoin mining around the world.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Poised To Set New All-Time High This Week
The bitcoin mining difficulty, a measure of how easily miners can discover a block of bitcoin, is set to surpass the 50T mark on Wednesday, setting a new all-time high. Meantime, stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in an energy production and sustainable bitcoin mining facility in Uruguay. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook for the bitcoin mining community.
Tether's USDT Trading Volume Falls to Lowest Level in Four Years: Kaiko
Crypto market research firm Kaiko is out with a new report, noting that trading with Tether’s USDT stablecoin has fallen to its lowest level in four years, while its market capitalization nears an all-time high of $83 billion. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Back Above $27K Despite Debt Ceiling Showdown
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are gaining some ground as U.S. debt ceiling negotiations continue and President Biden declaring that the country will not default on its debt. Tactive Wealth advisor Eddy Gifford discusses the crypto market's reaction while Tether and Circle are diversifying reserves to mitigate dollar risks.
Tether Says It Will Buy Bitcoin for Stablecoin Reserves With Realized Profits
Stablecoin issuer Tether will regularly buy bitcoin (BTC) for its stablecoin reserves using about 15% of its realized profits starting this month as part of a new investment strategy focused on the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, the firm announced on Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Tether's BTC purchase campaign and the broader implications for the stablecoin market.
Former CFTC Chair Massad on Tether
Timothy Massad, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Research Fellow, Director of the Digital Assets Policy Project and Former CFTC Chairman, discusses his key takeaways from the joint House hearing on digital assets on Wednesday, and his views on Tether.
Breaking Down House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill Framework
The House Financial Services Committee has unveiled a draft of its stablecoin legislation, proposing a framework for issuers such as Circle and Tether to define how state and federal entities can regulate their offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the potential timeline for the legislative process and what to expect from the upcoming hearing on stablecoins.
Tether's Market Capitalization Nears Record High; PostFinance to Offer Customers Crypto
Data from CoinGecko shows that Tether's (USDT) market capitalization has increased by over 20% this year. Separately, PostFinance, Switzerland’s fifth-largest financial services firm, says it will begin offering its users access to cryptocurrency thanks to a partnership with regulated digital asset services provider Sygnum Bank.