Tether settles $299.5M with Celsius bankruptcy estate

Key Takeaways What was the Tether–Celsius settlement about? Tether agreed to pay $299. 5 million to the Celsius bankruptcy estate, resolving claims from its 2022 collapse. Why does this matter forThe post Tether settles $299.

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Panama City votes to approve crypto payments for public services

Panama City has approved a measure allowing residents to pay for public services using cryptocurrency.  The city council voted to enable payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), and Tether (USDT) for services like taxes, permits, and fines. …

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Tron (TRX) introduces gas-free transactions for Tether as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) emerges in DeFi lending

Tron (TRX) is making headlines with its new gas-free transaction feature for Tether (USDT), aiming to lower fees and improve stablecoin transfers. It is anticipated that this update will remove the need for TRX to pay transaction fees, making Tron more accessible for users who transfer USDT on a regular basis. In the meantime, Mutuum […]

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Alchemy Pay partners with Tether and Tether Gold for zero ramp fee

In a groundbreaking development in the world of cryptocurrency payments, Alchemy Pay (ACH) has announced another exclusive partnership with Tether and Tether Gold. The announcement was shared via Alchemy Pay’s official X account, where the company expressed its excitement about the partnership.

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Tether, TON team up with mobile app for USDT-to-fiat transactions

The Open Network users will be able to use Oobit’s Tap & Pay technology to pay merchants in fiat while spending USDT.

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Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal

Circle Internet Financial would have a distinct advantage over global stablecoin leader Tether under U.S. regulations along the lines being suggested by new legislation, according to one of the latest bill's authors, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

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Swiss city of Lugano now accepts Bitcoin and USDT for tax payments

The Swiss city aims to make bill payment more convenient by letting residents pay municipal fees & taxes with Bitcoin and Tether.

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Tether’s bank partner Britannia sued over $1B deposit: Report

Tether’s bank partner Britannia is reportedly facing a lawsuit over claims it failed to pay the full price of revenue-generating assets allegedly related to a deposit from Tether.

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Chase Bank customers can now pay mortgages using crypto through FCF Pay

Chase Bank customers can make cryptocurrency payments for credit card bills, loans, and mortgages. Accepted cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, XRP, Dogecoin, Binance Coin, Tether, and USD Coin.

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В Telegram появился инструмент для платежей в криптовалюте

Мессенджер Telegram внедрил новую услугу Wallet Pay по оплате криптовалютой в биткоинах, криптовалюте Toncoin (TON) и стейблкоине Tether USD (USDT), пишет РБК Крипто со ссылкой на Cointelegraph. Wallet Pay — это инструмент, который можно интегрировать в любой бот или сервис в Telegram, предоставляя пользователям возможность расплачиваться в трех криптовалютах через интерфейс мессенджера.

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Telegram добавляет возможность принимать криптоплатежи через Wallet Pay

Telegram внедряет сервис Wallet Pay для оплаты криптовалютой в биткоинах, стейблкоине Tether USD (USDT), а также криптовалюте Toncoin (TON). Об этом пишет Cointelegraph со ссылкой на представителей Wallet.

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Tether, KriptonMarket to support USDT transactions at Argentina’s Central Market

The Central Market supplies over 12 million people per month in Argentina. The move will allow companies to accept and pay bills with USDT.

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MicroStrategy, Tether adds to firms distancing from Silvergate as stock dives 57%

MicroStrategy confirmed that none of its 130,000 BTC is custodied by Silvergate. However, the firm does have a loan to pay off to the bank by Q1 2025.

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SEC Филиппин предостерегает от инвестиций в криптовалютный проект Tether Pay

Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC) Филиппин предостерегла общественность от инвестиций в криптовалютный проект Tether Pay, не зарегистрированный в регулирующих органах.

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Tether to Hedge Funds Shorting USDT: Strategy Failed, ‘You Made no Profit’

Tether, issuers of the USDT stablecoin, criticized hedge funds for shorting the cryptocurrency saying that the bearish bets have failed to pay off and are not worth the huge amount of fees brought on by the strategy.

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Lugano to accept Bitcoin and Tether

Polygon (MATIC/USD) and stablecoin Tether are supporting Swiss city Lugano’s aims to become the blockchain capital of Europe. People can pay parking tickets, taxes, tuition fees and utility costs in Bitcoin (BTC/USD), Tether and LVGA, Lugano’s stablecoin, Invezz learned from a press release.

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Swiss city of Lugano to pay taxes in crypto via Tether partnership

The ultimate goal is to accept crypto for payment of all goods and services in the city of Lugano, the city administration said.

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Tether And Bitfinex Fined $42.5M By CFTC For False Statements About Dollar Reserves

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed and settled charges against Bitfinex and sister company Tether. The two firms are required to pay fines totaling almost $43 million. CFTC claimed that the Tether (USDT) stablecoin was not completely backed by reserves most of the time and Bitfinex breached the derivatives regulator’s previous directive, according […]

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Why Tether Must Pay $40M In Fines To The CFTC

Per a press release, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has disclosed that their review on Tether Holding Limited and other associated companies has concluded. As a result, Tether has agreed to pay a $41 million fine.

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BREAKING: Tether Slapped with $41 Million Fine by CFTC

The CFTC has ordered Tether and Bitfinex to pay hefty fines

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Bitfinex Exchange Rolls Out New Payment Service to Boost Crypto Adoption With Merchants

Bitfinex crypto exchange announced the launch of its merchant payment network dubbed ‘Bitfinex Pay,’ which aims at increasing the adoption of crypto as a currency across stores in the world. The solution offers merchants a platform to receive payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Tether (USDT) via Ethereum and Tron blockchains.

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Bitfinex запустила платежный сервис

Биржа Bitfinex запустила платежный сервис Bitfinex Pay с поддержкой биткоина, Ethereum и стейблкоина Tether (USDT).

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Биткоин-биржа Bitfinex запустила платежный сервис

Биржа Bitfinex запустила платежный сервис Bitfinex Pay с поддержкой биткоина, Ethereum и стейблкоина Tether (USDT). 💰 Bitfinex Pay allows your business to accept payments in crypto! Add the Bitfinex Pay widget to your website and start accepting crypto payments in: #Bitcoin ($BTC)#Ethereum ($ETH)#Tether tokens ($USDt) Find out more ⬇️https://t.

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Tether hit with 500 Bitcoin ransom demand — But says it won't pay

The USDT stablecoin issuer says it received a $23 million ransom demand payable by Monday. The deadline has since passed, and Tether isn't paying.

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Tether asked to pay 500 bitcoins as ransom

Tether alleged that it received a ransom note asking it to pay 500 bitcoins…

The post Tether asked to pay 500 bitcoins as ransom appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Bitfinex and Tether Fined $18.5M in Settlement With NY Attorney General, Both Firms Barred From Trading in the City

Bitfinex and Tether have been banned from operating in New York and must pay a fine of $18. 5 million as part of a settlement with the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG’s) office over a case dating back to 2019.

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Tether (USDT) Reaches $18.5 Million Settlement With NY AG

The agreement requires Tether and Bitfinex to cease any further trading activity with New Yorkers, as well as pay $18. 5 million in penalties, in addition to requiring a number of steps to increase transparency, according to an announcement from the Office of the Attorney General (AGO).

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Bitfinex, Tether to pay $18.5 million fine

The much-discussed litigation that involved Bitfinex and Tether has now come to an end; the parties have reached a settlement. The settlement translated to both iFinex and Tether having agreed to pay The post Bitfinex, Tether to pay $18.5 million fine appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Dubai Government Department to Accept Bitcoin Payments

Entrepreneurs from around the world will now be able to set up and scale up more easily in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the country’s first English-language newspaper said. Kiklabb announced that customers can pay for services using some of the most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether can now be used to pay for trade licenses and visa fees in the UAE

Cryptocurrencies in the UAE could be on their way to public adoption, with the government setting the pace. KIKLABB, a government-owned licensing body has become the first public entity in the Arabic country to accept crypto payments.

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Pornhub To Pay Performers In Crypto Using Tether (USDt) Stablecoin Via TronLink Wallet

Adult content provider, Pornhub has added a new payment option for its actors which includes Tether (USDT) stablecoin, CoinDesk reports. On Thursday, the adult content firm announced that it will now let its performers be paid using USDT and will use TRONLink wallet for all USDT transactions.

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2 Reasons Why Burger King Starts Accepting Cryptocurrencies in Venezuela

While Venezuela’s government remains committed to its Petro digital currency project, a leading fast-food restaurant in the country has announced to now start accepting cryptocurrency payments. In a recent twitter announcement, Burger King Venezuela has partnered with Cryptobuyer – payment platform – to enable customers to pay using Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, BNB, Tether, and Bitcoin. […]

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Binance Launches P2P Trading in China With Support for Alipay and Wechat

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched peer-to-peer trading in China. The platform supports traders making transactions between themselves using the dominant Chinese payment apps Alipay and Wechat Pay.

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Bitfinex Held Another Token Sale To Help Pay Back Tether And Investors

Claiming its LEO token sale only generated $100 million earlier this year, Bitfinex held another token sale, run by a crypto startup called Ampleforth, as the exchange continues to pay off an $850 million debt to its investors and Tether.

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USDT premium was caused by USD inflow and not Tether Inflation, claims Chinese Bitcoin Billionaire

Bitcoin [BTC] recently led a significant bull run which pumped up the price by 15% in valuation. After the hike, the price of USDT was over 7 yuan on over-the-counter platforms, which meant crypto traders based out of China had to pay an additional 3 percent to 5 percent for Tether [USDT] to avoid a […] The post USDT premium was caused by USD inflow and not Tether Inflation, claims Chinese Bitcoin Billionaire appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin [BTC] buyers using OTC platforms in China are paying extra for Tether [USDT]

After the recent market rally led by Bitcoin, Chinese crypto traders are making a comeback into the space. However, investors are having to pay an additional 3% on over-the-counter or OTC platforms [like Huobi] for the stablecoin Tether [USDT] to avoid a blanket ban on crypto-trading.

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Japanese Internet Monolith GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin

GMO Internet Group is working to launch a stablecoin by 2019. In an announcement released on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Japanese IT conglomerate said it is putting all gears in place to begin building its stablecoin, called the GMO Japanese Yen (GJY).

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In Search of Stability: An Overview of the Budding Stablecoin Ecosystem

Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply.

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Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins

Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U.

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