Tether

LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes the Third Largest Stablecoin
TerraForm Lab’s UST has become the third-largest stablecoin, meanwhile there’s a 17% spike in the LUNA governance token’s price. “The Hash” group discusses the race to capture the stablecoin market, comments made by Tether’s Paolo Ardoino and the differences between asset-backed and algorithmic stablecoins.

Tether's Paolo Ardoino on UST: 'It's All Fun and Games' Until You're a $100B Coin
The algorithmic stablecoin's growth has surpassed its larger rivals.

Inflation Concerns Hit Investors, BTC Holds Below $40K
Crypto Finance AG Head of Trading Mike Schwitalla shares his insights on the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin’s price once again trades below $40K. Schwitalla discusses reasons for cryptocurrency sell-offs, inflation weighing on investor sentiment, and options trading. Plus, a conversation about stablecoin projects like Tether and Luna.

Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Enters Polkadot Ecosystem With Kusama Launch
Kusama becomes the tenth blockchain to support USDT, which already has more than $80 billion in circulation.

Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace
The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

Ukraine Asks Tether to Halt All Transactions With Russians; Tether Demurs
The vice prime minister of the embattled country has made similar requests with a number of western companies as well as major crypto exchanges.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty
Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

Hedge Fund Fir Tree Makes Big Short Bet Against Tether: Bloomberg
The asymmetric bet limits the downside, but promises big profits if correct, the firm's clients say.

Nickel Surges Above $100K, Investors Piling Up USDT
Nickel is having a parabolic run as presented in this “Chart of the Day.” It has surged 250% in two days and briefly traded above $100,000 due to a reported short squeeze and logistics uncertainty.

Swiss City of Lugano to Make Bitcoin and Tether 'De Facto' Legal Tender
The municipality wants businesses to accept crypto in everyday transactions.
