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Tether's First Reserve Breakdown Shows Token 49% Backed by Unspecified Commercial Paper

The new composition report is part of Tether’s efforts to stay in compliance with a settlement with the New York Attorney General.

Tether's USDT is a key piece of plumbing for the roughly $2 trillion global crypto market.

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Tether Takes Step Toward Transparency With First Accounting Firm Report Card

The report is similar to those produced by other stablecoin issuers like Centre or Paxos.

Tether Chief Technology Officer Paolo Ardoino. Tether issues the USDT stablecoin.

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Bitfinex Seeks to Attract Institutional Investors With Off-Exchange Settlement

The integration will let investors make deposits and withdrawals more quickly, as well as mitigate counterparty risk.

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Abra CEO Bill Barhydt: The Tether and Bitfinex Legal Case was a ‘Distraction’

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt commented on Tether’s $18.5 million settlement, saying the whole case was “a distraction” for the crypto space with no impact on bitcoin at all. He also explains why he anticipates more investigations.

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Voyager CEO: Bitfinex, Tether’s $18.5M Settlement With NYAG ‘Extremely Positive Sign’ for Crypto Ecosystem

Voyager Digital CEO and co-founder Steve Ehrlich comments on the impact of the New York Attorney General’s settlement with Bitfinex and Tether.

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Bitfinex, Tether Settle With NY AG for $18.5M: Cloud Lifted?

“The Hash” panel discusses the Bitfinex and Tether settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office, and whether or not a dark cloud looming over the crypto industry has truly been lifted.

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NY AG’s Probe of Tether, Bitfinex Ends in $18.5M Settlement

Bitfinex and Tether reach a $18.5M settlement with the New York Attorney General, bringing 22-month inquiry to an end. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor, Global Policy & Regulation Nik De joins “First Mover” to explain what this ruling means for the wider crypto industry.

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Paxos CEO: Mainstream Adoption of Crypto Will Revolutionize the Financial System

Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the Bitfinex and Tether settlement, the rise of USDT around the world and the impact of institutional adoption by major players including PayPal.

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Tether Deal With New York State Brings Quick Reversal of Crypto-Market Sell-Off

The settlement appears to remove what might have been a systemic threat to cryptocurrency markets.

Annotated chart of bitcoin prices over the past few hours shows quick reversal after tether news.