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Tether Freezes Then Unfreezes 1.45M USDt Across THORChain Vaults
THORChain's technical co-founder says Tether blacklisted network vaults without warning, raising questions about stablecoin issuer control in DeFi
Ledger Reseller Breach Drains $93.2 Million as Tether Freezes $10M USDT
On-chain firms trace theft from 315 wallets tied to Ledger devices sold by authorized reseller CryptoBilis, with stablecoin issuer blocking stolen tokens.
Tether Blacklists THORChain Vaults, Freezes 1.45M USDT for Hours
THORChain's technical co-founder Chad Barraford reported Tether blacklisted four network vault addresses, then unfroze them hours later without explanation.
Ledger Theft Funds Flow to USDD, Evading Tether Freeze
Stolen assets from the Ledger incident moved into Tron's USDD stablecoin, bypassing Tether's freeze mechanisms through decentralized swaps.
Tether Freezes $1.45M in THORChain Vaults, Unfreezes Hours Later Without Explanation
Tether blacklisted four THORChain vault addresses Friday, freezing 1.45 million USDT before reversing the action hours later with no communication to the network.
Conduit Sues Tether Over Frozen $2.76M USDt
Cross-border payments platform Conduit Technology filed suit alleging Tether froze $2.76 million in USDt from its treasury wallet without legal basis in September 2025
Tether Brings USDT to Bitcoin via Utexo's RGB Protocol
Tether's $190 billion stablecoin launches on Bitcoin this month using Utexo's RGB protocol, enabling private transfers and direct BTC collateral for loans.
Tether Confirms Minimal EQIBank Exposure as DOJ Seizes $84.2M from Capstone
Tether disclosed less than 0.034 percent of group assets are held at EQIBank, which provided USDT banking services, as U.S. prosecutors seek forfeiture tied to payment processor Capstone.
U.S. Seizes $89M From EQIBank; Tether Exposure Under 0.034 Percent
Federal prosecutors seized $89 million from payment processor Capstone, forcing Dominica-licensed EQIBank toward liquidation while Tether confirms minimal stablecoin reserve exposure.
Sberbank Plans Crypto-Backed Lending for BTC, ETH, USDT After Russian Regulatory Clearance
Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov said the Bank of Russia must formally permit public circulation of the three assets before Sberbank activates collateral positions for Ether and Tether's stablecoin.
Stablecoin Supply Hits $321B All-Time High as USDC Leads Weekly Inflows
Total supply added $2.45B in seven days, with USDC reaching $2B weekly growth and USDC capturing 90% of Base's $5B stablecoin liquidity
Tether Mints 1 Billion USDT on Ethereum as Major Liquidity Hits Markets
The billion-dollar stablecoin issuance signals potential capital deployment across exchanges and DeFi protocols as Bitcoin and Ethereum rally.
Maple Finance's $1.9B Loan Book Ranks Second in DeFi Behind Tether
The institutional credit platform has originated over $15 billion in cumulative loans since shifting to overcollateralized positions after 2022's market collapse.
Europe Forces USDT Off Regulated Platforms as Global Demand Surges
Revolut drops USDT for EU users by Aug. 31, but on-chain data shows Tether adoption accelerating on low-fee networks in emerging markets.
USDT Holds Ground as Europe Exits, Argentine Volume Surges 60%
Tether delisted from Revolut and other European platforms after MiCA rules took effect, but global stablecoin demand remains firm as emerging markets drive growth.
Tether Gets KPMG's Clean Audit Opinion—Then Keeps the Report Private
KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financials, verifying $6.81B in reserves above liabilities, but Tether will not publish the full statements.
Venezuela Routes Oil and Trade Payments Through USDT as Sanctions Block Dollar Access
Cut off from correspondent banking, Venezuela settles international transactions in dollar-pegged stablecoins — a live stress test no sandbox could replicate.
Tether Gets Clean KPMG Audit With $6.81B Reserve Cushion—and Withholds the Report
KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financials, verifying reserves $6.81 billion above liabilities, but Tether will not release the full statements.
Tether Posts $6.8B Reserve Surplus in KPMG Audit, Targets AI Tools for 650M Users
KPMG physically verified 150 tons of Swiss-vaulted gold and confirmed a $6.8 billion surplus over liabilities, as CEO Paolo Ardoino pushes into emerging-market AI.
Venezuela Routes International Payments Through Stablecoins as Banking Rails Stay Blocked
Cut off from correspondent banking, Venezuela is settling cross-border trade in USDT and USDC — a live stress test for on-chain dollars at sovereign scale.
KPMG Gives Tether a Clean Audit Opinion — but the Report Stays Private
KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financials, the issuer's first full audit, but the underlying statements remain unpublished.
KPMG Gives Tether Its First Clean Audit—Erasing the Market's Last Structural Objection
KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's 2025 financials, the first full audit in the stablecoin issuer's history after years of settlements, fines and skepticism.
Tether CEO Rules Out Proprietary Blockchain for USDT
Paolo Ardoino pushed back Aug. 15 on a CoinMarketCap analysis that grouped Tether with Stripe and Circle in a $1 billion stablecoin network race.
Tether CEO Shrugs Off KPMG Critics as Audit Scope Questions Linger
Paolo Ardoino says Tether International is the sole USDT issuer after KPMG's U.S. arm issued a clean opinion on its 2025 financials — but the full report remains private.
KPMG's Clean Tether Audit Closes a Decade-Long Trust Deficit—and Pressures Circle
KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's 2025 financials, the first full audit in the stablecoin giant's history, following two regulatory settlements totaling $59.5 million.
Tether Completes First Full KPMG Audit but Withholds the Statements
KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financials, showing a $6.81B reserve cushion — but the full audit document remains unpublished.
Venezuela Routes Dollar Payments Through Stablecoins as Sanctions Block Banking Access
Cut off from correspondent banking, Venezuela settles cross-border transactions in dollar-pegged stablecoins — a live test of whether blockchain rails can replace SWIFT for a sanctioned economy.
Tether Gets KPMG's Clean Audit Opinion but Keeps the Statements Private
KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financials, verifying $6.81B in reserves above liabilities — but Tether has not released the full statements.
KPMG Clears Tether's 2025 Books With Unqualified Opinion After Years of Reserve Questions
The Big Four firm physically counted every gold bar in Tether's custody and found reserves exceeding liabilities by $6.814 billion, the company said Aug. 13.
Venezuela's Dollar Ban Made Stablecoins' Best Argument
Cut off from correspondent banking and dollar settlement, Venezuela routes cross-border payments through USDT and USDC—a live test no white paper could manufacture.
Tether Lands First Full Audit, Posts $6.81B Reserve Surplus for 2025
KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's financials, physically verifying gold bar holdings under U.S. GAAP.
1st Full Audit: Tether Confirms $6.814 Billion Reserve Surplus, Boosts USDT
KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International’s 2025 financial statements, confirming reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.814 billion
Venezuela's Dollar Freeze Made Stablecoins Work Outside Crypto
Cut off from correspondent banking and SWIFT settlement, Venezuela has routed trade through USDT and USDC — giving stablecoins their clearest proof of utility in real-economy commerce.
Tether Posts $1.5 Billion Q2 Profit as USDT Supply Hits $184.6 Billion
The stablecoin issuer grew net operating profit 50 percent from Q1 and added 14 metric tons of gold to its reserves.
Tether's Q2 Operating Profit Drops 69% to $1.5B, Slowing Excess Reserve Growth
The stablecoin issuer's Q2 2026 net operating profit fell sharply from $4.9B a year earlier, slowing the accumulation of capital above USDT's 1:1 backing.
Binance Receives $500M USDT as Stablecoin Inflows Show Buy-Side Demand
Tether Treasury transferred nearly $500 million in USDT to Binance's hot wallet on the Tron network, positioning the exchange for high-volume trading activity.
Bitfinex Secures $140 Million USDT as Treasury Transfer Shows Growing Demand
A large Tether Treasury movement to Bitfinex on Friday highlights the exchange's preparation for major market activity or institutional demand
Tether Files Korean Trademarks for XAUT, Shows Market Entry Plans
Tether's trademark filings in South Korea, including for its gold-backed stablecoin XAUT, position the issuer for market entry as new stablecoin regulations approach
Tether Burns $2 Billion USDT as Institutional Redemptions Hit 6-Month High
The burn removes material stablecoin supply from Ethereum and Tron networks following large holder conversions back to U.S. dollars
Tether Buys 6 Tons of Gold, Holdings Soar to 132 Tons as Crypto Giant Fortifies Reserves
Tether's strategic accumulation of physical gold in Q1 2026 underscores a robust approach to stablecoin reserves, cementing its position as a dominant force outside traditional financial institutions.
Tether USDT Market Cap Soars $5 Billion in Two Weeks, Signaling Bullish Setup
Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDT, added over five billion dollars to its market capitalization in under fifteen days, reflecting a powerful influx of capital into the digital asset ecosystem.
Tether USDT Market Cap Explodes $5 Billion in 15 Days as Smart Money Accumulates
Tether's flagship stablecoin, USDT, added over $5 billion to its market capitalization in under 15 days, a clear signal of escalating demand for dollar liquidity and a confident bet on crypto's next leg up.
Tether Fuels $134 Million Stablecoin Infrastructure Push
Tether's massive investment into next-generation stablecoin technology underscores its strategic vision for a more robust and efficient digital asset ecosystem.