32 stories about Tether from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
A Hacken security report warns that Tether's USDT stablecoin, worth $91 billion, could be at risk if hackers gain control of two critical security keys. The report combines Wall Street financial auditing with Web3 code reviews to evaluate both off-chain reserves and on-chain security.
Tether-backed Orionx is shutting down permanently after an audit revealed a $7 million gap in customer assets. The audit found that funds were moved to wallets outside Orionx's custody, raising concerns about asset security.
A new lawsuit claims Tether froze $42.4 million in USDT at the request of U.S. law enforcement over three months before a formal warrant was issued. This raises questions about due process and transparency in crypto asset freezes.
Precious metals industry expert Andy Schectman discussed how Tether's massive gold accumulation and new DeFi integrations are transforming physical gold and silver into liquid, productive digital collateral.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has completed its first full audit, which it passed. This addresses the longest-running open criticism of the leading stablecoin company and confirms sufficient reserves.
Tether said KPMG gave its 2025 financial statements a clean opinion, a milestone for the company after years of questions about the reserves backing USDT.
Russia's central bank has allowed trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether for retail investors, while keeping XRP and other cryptocurrencies off-limits. This move comes as part of a broader effort to regulate the crypto market in the country.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, is entering Saudi Arabia's market with a focus on tokenizing institutional real estate assets. This move marks Tether's first venture into the Middle East and highlights the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets on blockchain.
Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, reported a $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026. The company's reserves now include over 146 metric tons of gold, alongside U.S. Treasuries and repo agreements.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, reported a $1.5 billion operating profit for Q2 2026. However, its reserve buffer fell by half, raising questions about its financial stability. The company added 14 metric tons of gold and 1,800 bitcoin to its reserves during the quarter.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers explained his decision to step down from public Bitcoin company 21, citing a divergence in vision with the board while taking personal responsibility for the outcome.
A Bloomberg investigation reveals how Tether leveraged connections to Trump administration insiders, including Howard Lutnick and Bo Hines, to influence the drafting of early cryptocurrency regulations in ways that favored the stablecoin issuer.
Tether's USDT stablecoin faces a two-year countdown as the GENIUS Act's regulations will be fully enforced by July 2028, threatening its availability on U.S. crypto platforms. The act, which marked its first anniversary this week, has yet to see regulators meet deadlines for writing the necessary rules.
The U.S. has added four crypto wallets linked to Iran's central bank to its sanctions list, and Tether has frozen $131 million of the contents. This move targets TRON-based addresses holding over $165 million, preventing those funds from being transferred or redeemed.
Circle suspended Heka Funds over suspected market manipulation after learning Tether had invested $800 million in the arbitrage fund, according to arbitration filings.
Stablecoin giant Tether has invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin, a major Brazilian exchange expanding into regulated digital financial services. This move highlights the growing interest in tokenizing real-world assets across Latin America.
Circle's USDC stablecoin has overtaken Tether in trading volume, driven by a 63% spike in activity as Wall Street banks adopt digital currencies for faster settlements. This shift highlights the growing preference for regulated stablecoins in financial transactions.
A Labour MP has accused Nigel Farage of lobbying the Bank of England for policies that could benefit his largest donor, a major investor in Tether. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in crypto regulation.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned over 130 Tron wallets tied to an ISIS affiliate, with Tether freezing the funds. This marks one of the largest crypto-related sanctions actions to date.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has added 134 crypto wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list, including 131 Tron addresses that received over $1.4 million. Tether has already frozen the funds in these wallets.
Tether's USDT stablecoin is trading at an 8.5% premium in India after raids on crypto payment firms in Bengaluru disrupted the pipeline that supplies USDT to Indian platforms. This is roughly double the usual gap, making USDT more expensive for Indian buyers.
Tether is allowing holders of its gold-backed token (XAUT) to borrow against their bullion without selling it, mirroring bitcoin-backed lending. The stablecoin issuer is leveraging its $23 billion gold reserve to extend its tokenized gold strategy, providing liquidity to investors while keeping their gold intact.
Tether's market cap has surpassed Ether's for the first time, as ETH prices fall to $1,500. This shift highlights growing stability concerns in the crypto market. For context, the last time ETH was at this level was in October 2023 and April 2025.
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT traced $120 million in suspicious funds across exchanges, instant swap services, and other blockchains. Tether later froze $72 million in USDT linked to the activity, as Monero's price jumped to $438.