21 stories about Tether from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 25, 2026.
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.
Adecoagro, backed by Tether, will start Bitcoin mining using electricity generated from sugarcane waste. The project aims to launch on July 1, combining renewable energy with crypto mining.
Tether has introduced a Visa card that allows users to spend tokenized gold anywhere Visa is accepted. Cardholders will earn crypto rewards on their purchases, blending traditional payments with digital assets.
Tether will issue a stablecoin in Georgia with the country's central bank approval, a first for the company. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in the region.
Tether is introducing a new stablecoin called GELT, pegged to the Georgian lari, with support from the Georgian government. This move aims to facilitate cross-border commerce and align with emerging U.S. stablecoin regulations.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has bought SoftBank’s 26% stake in Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-focused firm. This move expands Tether’s influence in Bitcoin lending, mining, and capital markets.
A US law firm is trying to claim $344 million in frozen Tether (USDT) for claimants of unrelated legal judgments. The funds were seized in 2024 and are linked to entities with ties to Iran.
Tether's financial crime unit has frozen $450 million in crypto linked to suspected illicit activities. This move highlights the growing scrutiny on stablecoin compliance and security in the crypto industry.
A top Tether executive warns that the upcoming midterm elections could significantly impact recent crypto-friendly policies in Washington. This could affect how you use and invest in cryptocurrencies in the future.