Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has reaffirmed the reliability of USDT while commenting on the instability of other depegged stablecoins, emphasizing Tether’s reserves and risk management as key differentiators.
Stablecoin giant Tether is pursuing a $15-20 billion capital raise that could value the company at nearly $500 billion, rivaling OpenAI and SpaceX. The USDT issuer reported $4.9 billion in quarterly profits while planning a return to US markets.
Tether created $1 billion in new USDT tokens on Ethereum after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction, potentially boosting crypto market liquidity and Ethereum-based project activity.
Tether’s Q2 2025 financial results reveal the stablecoin issuer now ranks as the 18th largest holder of US Treasury securities worldwide, surpassing major sovereign wealth funds.
Tether will cease USDT support on five blockchains including EOS starting September 1, 2025, while Strategy’s cryptocurrency holdings reach $70 billion and Solana’s Kamino Finance surpasses $4 billion TVL.
Recent data reveals that large institutional investors (“whales”) account for the majority of Tether (USDT) deposits on Binance, signaling potential upcoming market moves.
Tether (USDT) has experienced an unusual price surge above its $1 peg, sparking market speculation. Analysts examine the potential causes including increased demand, market volatility, and liquidity dynamics.
Binance has discontinued spot trading pairs with Tether’s USDT and other non-MiCA-compliant tokens for European Economic Area users to comply with new regulatory requirements, though custody services and perpetual contract trading remain available.
Tether’s treasury has minted an additional 1 billion USDT, a move that often precedes significant market activity. This issuance could indicate upcoming liquidity injections or increased trading demand in the cryptocurrency market.
Coinbase has set an ambitious goal to challenge Tether’s dominance by targeting its $86 billion market cap, aiming to expand its stablecoin offerings and market share. This article explores Coinbase’s strategy and its potential impact on the stablecoin landscape.
