11 stories about Usdt from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 19, 2026.
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.
OKX Europe now lets users swap Tether’s USDT for Circle’s USDC, which complies with the EU’s MiCA stablecoin regulations. This move comes as MiCA reshapes the European stablecoin market, offering a voluntary path away from USDT.
Hyundai successfully used Tether's USDT stablecoin to settle a treasury transfer between its US and Mexican subsidiaries. This pilot highlights how major companies are exploring stablecoins for faster, cheaper international payments.
Bolivia is exploring the integration of Tether's USDT stablecoin into its national payments system. This move comes after crypto transaction volumes surged to $430 million in the year following the central bank's removal of restrictions in mid-2024.
After years of development, Tether-backed UTEXO rolls out Bitcoin-native USDT with client-side validation, reducing fees and middlemen compared to Tron or Ethereum rails. The integration with RGB enables private Lightning Network settlements.
Revolut will delist Tether (USDT) by the end of August, converting remaining holdings to users' base currency. This move follows growing regulatory scrutiny and risk concerns around stablecoins.
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.
Ukraine has taken control of $8.3 million in seized crypto, marking the first time the country has moved such assets under state management. The funds were linked to an alleged hacking ring and are now held by Ukraine's asset-recovery agency, ARMA.
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.
Arkham Intelligence has publicly mapped wallets linked to Iran's central bank, exposing its crypto holdings and transactions. This follows a $344 million USDT freeze by the U.S. Treasury, highlighting the intersection of crypto and global politics.