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Report: Tether Executives Facing Criminal Bank Fraud Charges
Bloomberg reports executives from Tether are reportedly facing a criminal probe into bank fraud, with the U.S. Department of Justice investigating the USDT issuer for a possible offense conducted years ago. “The Hash” panel discusses the ongoing controversy around Tether and why this developing story is one to watch.
Paxos General Counsel on Stablecoin Backings, Risks and Regulations
Paxos, the crypto infrastructure firm behind Paypal, has released a breakdown of reserves of its stablecoins PAX and BUSD for the first time. Paxos General Counsel Dan Burstein discusses the key takeaways, noting differences between Paxos’ products and other stablecoins like USDC and USDT.
Cubans Using Crypto to Help Compatriots Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo
As their economy collapses, some Cubans protesting their government are turning to bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, Tron, and bitcoin cash to get donations to people who need them.
USD Tether Market Cap Movement Correlates with Bitcoin Price Trend
The tether stablecoin (USDT) money printer has gone quiet over the past few weeks, which coincides with bitcoin's lackluster performance of late. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Jeremy Allaire on the Digital Dollar's Future: 'The Central Government Absolutely Does Not Need to Issue a Digital Currency'
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discusses the challenges and significance of USDC potentially expanding to 10 more blockchain networks, the broadest expansion in stablecoin history. "The central government absolutely does not need to issue a digital currency," he said. Plus, breaking down the difference between tether (USDT) and USDC as USDT risks come into focus.
The Problem With El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law, Effective September 7
Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador beginning September 7, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced Thursday during a national address. He added every citizen will be gifted $30 via an e-wallet, once they verify their identities. Frances Coppola, author of "The Case for People's QE," discusses the "immense risks" of El Salvador's bitcoin currency rollout. Plus, why she thinks dai (DAI) is a bigger concern than tether (USDT).
Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks About McAfee’s Legacy, China Crackdown and Why Tether ‘Is Not a Worry’
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reacts to the death of antivirus software pioneer and early crypto investor John McAfee, discussing the way he “embodied 2017 in crypto” and the legacy he left behind for the digital asset industry.
Strike Phasing Out USDT From Bitcoin-Based El Salvador Remittances, CEO Says
Strike, the digital wallet startup behind El Salvador’s bitcoin-based payment system, is phasing out its use of Tether’s USDT stablecoin as a U.S. dollar substitute, CEO Jack Mallers said. “The Hash” team explores the ongoing scandal around Tether and the wider repercussions of El Salvador’s currency law.
The Stablecoin Tether Is Now Listed for Retail Trading on Coinbase
Coinbase has expanded its support for Tether. Previously only available on Coinbase Pro, customers will now be able to purchase USDT on the retail application. CoinDesk's Nik De discusses the addition of Tether to Coinbase. Plus, an update on the arrest of the founder of Bitcoin Fog, an illegal bitcoin mixing service.
Why Is Tether Still So Controversial?
Coinbase Pro is delaying the rollout of trading on stablecoin tether (USDT) until next month, citing application programming interface (API) issues. “The Hash” panel breaks down the ongoing controversy around tether.
