WSJ: USDT стал «инкогнито-долларом» для подсанкционных стран

cryptonews.ruPubblicato 2023-11-11Pubblicato ultima volta 2024-09-11

  • Журнал Wall Street Journal опубликовал новую статью по USDT.
  • В ней стейблкоин называют «инкогнито-долларом» для подсанкционных стран, например, Венесуэлы.
  • В издании осветили несколько эпизодов использования актива для обхода санкций.

Стейблкоин Tether USDt (USDT) стал «инкогнито-долларом» для таких стран, как Венесуэла и РФ, обеспечивая свободный транзит капитала за границу. Об этом говорится в новой статье издания Wall Street Journal.

В этом материале авторы ссылаются на то, что USDT представляет угрозу для финансовой системы и национальной безопасности США, поскольку остается нерегулируемым. Объем торгов активом за 2023 год превысил аналогичный показатель платежной системы Visa, утверждают в WSJ.

Кроме того, прибыль компании Tether, эмитента стейблкоин, за тот же период составила $6,2 млрд, что больше, чем у крупнейшего в мире поставщика ETF BlackRock. Фирме удалось достичь таких показателей со штатом в 100 человек, подчеркнули в WSJ.

Журнал выделил Венесуэлу и РФ, отметив, что в этих странах USDT широко используется для обхода санкций. В первом случае речь идет о практике использования стейблкоина для оплаты поставок нефти государственной компанией Petroleos de Venezuela.

«Использование этой криптовалюты лишь способствовало сохранению колоссального уровня коррупции», — заявил в интервью изданию Рафаэль Рамирес, бывший министр нефти при правительстве Мадуро.

Во втором случае авторы статьи указали на деятельность Росбанка, который организовывает платежи в USDT для клиентов, а также Екатерины Ждановой, попавшей в санкционный список США в 2023 году. В материале WSJ указано, что с ее кошельков перевели в общей сложности более $350 млн в USDT.

Также авторы статьи указали на стремительное масштабирование USDT в рамках мирового рынка. В частности, тут выделили усилия Tether по продвижению в Грузии.

Издание цитирует слова CEO местного партнера фирмы — сервиса CityPay.io — Эралпа Хатипоглу о том, что организация обеспечивает международные платежи в USDT на сумму около $50 млн ежемесячно. По его словам, причиной этого является давление, оказываемое США на мировую банковскую систему.

Хатипоглу также заявил, что сервис тщательно проверяет участников транзакций, однако доказательств этого не предоставил.

Ранее мы сообщали о том, что Tether, организация TRON DAO и платформа TRM Labs объединились для борьбы с использованием USDT в незаконной деятельности на блокчейне TRON. На эту сеть приходится половина от оборотного предложения стейблкоина.

Letture associate

India’s USDT premium surges above 8.5% as regulatory pressure tightens supply

India's USDT premium has surged above 8.5% as regulatory pressure tightens the supply of stablecoins domestically. This has pushed the price of USDT to ₹102.88 against an official USD/INR rate of ₹94.65, widening the premium well beyond its typical 3-4% range. The supply contraction, driven by enforcement actions and increased oversight discouraging capital inflows, has created a significant imbalance. Demand from traders, cross-border users, and businesses remains strong for uses like payments and dollar-backed value storage, but compliance risks are hindering arbitrage and new USDT inflows. Market data shows high transaction counts but low volumes, with buy volume severely lagging sell volume, indicating constrained liquidity and reduced market-making capacity. Prolonged regulatory uncertainty risks sustaining elevated premiums, pushing activity toward informal channels or offshore liquidity. The summary concludes that while demand for USDT in India is resilient, clearer regulations and improved compliance pathways are needed to restore supply, efficient pricing, and market efficiency by narrowing the premium.

ambcrypto33 min fa

India’s USDT premium surges above 8.5% as regulatory pressure tightens supply

ambcrypto33 min fa

US CFTC Launches Broad Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Party Coming to an End?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting a broad investigation into the prediction market platform Polymarket, focusing on its business practices including social media promotions. This follows a bipartisan letter from U.S. senators urging the CFTC to probe alleged fraudulent marketing tactics used to promote gambling-like products. The action coincides with a period of explosive growth for the prediction market sector, driven by events like the World Cup, with platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood reporting record trading volumes and revenue. The investigation signals a potential end to the sector's unregulated expansion and may lead to clearer federal oversight, particularly regarding investor protection and distinguishing prediction markets from traditional sports betting. The CFTC's move has also intensified a jurisdictional conflict with multiple U.S. states (including Kentucky and New York), which have sued platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, accusing them of operating illegal sports betting and threatening state gambling tax revenues. Furthermore, the CME Group has sued the CFTC, challenging its approval of certain prediction market products. The report also highlights the political and capital interests intertwined with the industry. Donald Trump Jr. holds advisory and investment roles in both Kalshi and Polymarket, and the Trump administration has previously emphasized federal regulatory authority over these markets. The CFTC's investigation into Polymarket is framed as a step towards formalizing the industry's regulatory landscape, moving it from a phase of "wild growth" towards a more structured future.

marsbit1 h fa

US CFTC Launches Broad Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Party Coming to an End?

marsbit1 h fa

U.S. CFTC Launches Extensive Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Frenzy Season Cooling Down?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a broad investigation into the prediction market platform Polymarket, focusing on its business practices including social media activities. This follows a bipartisan letter from U.S. senators urging the CFTC to probe allegations of paid influencer false marketing and fraudulent promotion of gambling-like products to American users. The investigation comes as the prediction market sector experiences explosive growth, largely driven by the World Cup. Weekly trading volumes have hit record highs, exceeding $14.4 billion, with platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood's new venture seeing significant activity. Major firms like Meta are also showing interest in the space. This regulatory scrutiny signals a potential end to the sector's "wild growth" phase. The CFTC's move also highlights an escalating jurisdictional conflict between federal regulators and state authorities. Over a dozen states, including Kentucky and New York, have sued platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, accusing them of operating illegal sports betting, which threatens state gambling tax revenues. The CFTC is countersuing to assert its exclusive federal jurisdiction over these "event contracts" as derivatives. Furthermore, the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures contract has sparked a lawsuit from traditional exchange CME, alleging regulatory overreach. The political and capital landscape is intricate, with Donald Trump Jr. holding advisory roles and investments in both Kalshi and Polymarket. This connects capital, political influence, and regulatory bodies, suggesting the current investigation may be a step toward formalizing the industry's rules rather than halting its progress.

Odaily星球日报1 h fa

U.S. CFTC Launches Extensive Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Frenzy Season Cooling Down?

Odaily星球日报1 h fa

Father of Claude Code's Latest Assessment: Team Division of Labor Rewritten in the AI Era, These 'Five Types' Are Most in Demand

"In the era of AI reshaping software development, Anthropic's Claude Code team lead, Boris Cherny, proposes a future where traditional job titles dissolve. He identifies five fluid, behavior-based roles emerging in effective, AI-augmented teams: The Prototyper (generates disruptive ideas), The Builder (scales prototypes to production), The Sweeper (streamlines and refactors to combat bloat), The Growth (iterates on launched products for market fit), and The Maintainer (ensures long-term security and reliability). Crucially, these are not fixed positions. Individuals may span multiple roles depending on the project and its lifecycle stage. A designer might be a Prototyper and Sweeper; an engineer could be a Builder and Maintainer. Team composition should shift with product maturity: early-stage products need Prototypers, Builders, and Sweepers, while scaling products require more Builders, Growth roles, and Maintainers. The discussion highlights that role fluidity is key, as professionals often switch roles across different projects or as a single project evolves. While AI tools like Claude increasingly assist with tasks like building and sweeping, human adaptability and focus on goals over rigid job boundaries are seen as essential for future teams."

marsbit1 h fa

Father of Claude Code's Latest Assessment: Team Division of Labor Rewritten in the AI Era, These 'Five Types' Are Most in Demand

marsbit1 h fa

Shenzhen Robotics Is About to Ring the Bell Again

A wave of robotics companies from Shenzhen is making significant strides in capital markets and attracting investor attention. Leading the charge is Yuejiang Technology, a collaborative robotics firm founded in a small Nanshan apartment in 2015, which recently filed for an IPO on the ChiNext board after a successful listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2024. Its journey from industrial to commercial applications like beverage shops exemplifies Shenzhen's path of rapid prototyping and tight integration of R&D, supply chains, and market needs. This activity is part of a broader surge. The city's "Eight Guardians" of robotics, including giants like Ubtech and up-and-comers like ZhiPingFang and ZiBianLiang, are in the spotlight, bolstering Shenzhen's claim as a "humanoid robotics capital." A key ecosystem driver is the "X-Day" roadshow platform in Xili Lake, Nanshan, which connects early-stage tech projects with funding and resources. The scene highlights a shift from pure industrial automation to robots designed for service, companionship, and everyday life, a transition where Shenzhen's deep hardware and manufacturing strengths provide a distinct advantage.

marsbit2 h fa

Shenzhen Robotics Is About to Ring the Bell Again

marsbit2 h fa

Trading

Spot
活动图片