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From Left-Hand to Right-Hand Related-Party Transactions to Infiltrating Wall Street and the White House: What Power Game Is Tether Playing?

Recent reports reveal Tether's complex internal transactions and growing political ties, raising questions about its corporate governance and influence. Tether’s subsidiary Northern Data sold its bitcoin mining unit, Peak Mining, for $200 million to entities controlled by Tether’s own executives—co-founder Giancarlo Devasini and CEO Paolo Ardoino. This “left-hand-to-right-hand” deal, structured through loosely regulated markets, avoided disclosure as a related-party transaction. The timing coincided with Rumble’s $760 million acquisition plan for Northern Data. Tether, which holds 48% of Rumble, appears to have stripped high-volatility mining assets to present Northern Data as a pure AI cloud provider, likely boosting its valuation. A €610 million loan from Tether to Northern Data was reconfigured in the deal—partly converted into Rumble shares and partly into a new loan backed by Northern Data’s assets. Tether also has deep ties with Wall Street and U.S. politics. Cantor Fitzgerald’s CEO Howard Lutnick, now U.S. Secretary of Commerce, previously backed Tether’s reserves and negotiated a $600 million convertible note deal—a move criticized as a conflict of interest. Despite Lutnick’s assurances of stricter oversight, concerns remain about Tether’s influence. With an estimated $15 billion profit at a 99% margin this year, Tether is expanding into AI, media, and even sports. Critics question whether its profits serve the crypto ecosystem or a closed wealth cycle for its executives. Through strategic deals and political connections, Tether is building an empire that merges financial power with regulatory influence.

marsbit12/24 12:46

From Left-Hand to Right-Hand Related-Party Transactions to Infiltrating Wall Street and the White House: What Power Game Is Tether Playing?

marsbit12/24 12:46

How the Base Blockchain Ecosystem Works. Top 5 Applications

Base, a Layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase exchange, has become the largest L2 protocol by total value locked (TVL) in 2025, with over $4.35 billion in user deposits. A key differentiator is its lack of a native token, though its development team has confirmed plans to issue one. Base also led all L2s in cumulative revenue, generating over $80 million, and is second only to BNB Chain in monthly active users. The article highlights five key applications in its ecosystem: 1. **Aerodrome**: The leading DEX on Base with $440 million in deposits, operating on a ve(3,3) model. It is the primary liquidity hub and plans to merge with Velodrome. 2. **Virtuals Protocol**: A platform for creating, tokenizing, and monetizing autonomous AI agents, forming an "agent economy" powered by its VIRTUAL token. 3. **Clanker**: An AI agent tool for instantly deploying memecoins via text prompts on Farcaster, having launched over 500,000 tokens and generating nearly $50 million in fees. 4. **Limitless**: The largest prediction market on Base, with over $550 million in volume, allowing users to bet on event outcomes. 5. **Zora**: A social network that transforms user content into tradable tokens on Base, with creators earning a share of trading fees. Its integration with the Base App has increased its prominence. The ecosystem is noted for its high user activity and significant financial metrics, positioning Base as a major player in the L2 space.

RBK-crypto12/24 12:22

How the Base Blockchain Ecosystem Works. Top 5 Applications

RBK-crypto12/24 12:22

Is RWA Entering the 'Equity Era'? The Backstory Behind Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase's Simultaneous Moves

RWA is entering an "equity era," marked by a significant shift in focus from major players Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase toward equity tokenization (Equity RWA). This synchronized move is not coincidental but is driven by clear regulatory direction. In December 2025, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the U.S. financial markets would migrate to blockchain within two years, a sentiment echoed by Nasdaq's plans for on-chain stock trading. Industry consensus is converging on an on-chain capital market future, with leaders from Maple Finance and Binance emphasizing RWA's potential to bridge blockchain with real-world assets. While private credit and U.S. Treasuries currently dominate RWA due to their regulatory clarity and stability, large institutions are now progressing toward equities. Each platform offers a distinct approach: Ondo provides tokenized stocks with liquidity directly backed by Nasdaq and NYSE-listed shares, targeting non-U.S. investors. Securitize is developing a fully compliant, native on-chain equity model where tokens represent direct shareholder rights. Coinbase is integrating stock trading into its platform, aiming to create a unified financial super-app for diverse assets. This collective pivot signals that on-chain equity is transitioning from an exploratory concept to a structurally significant component of the future financial system, representing a major milestone in RWA's evolution.

marsbit12/24 12:08

Is RWA Entering the 'Equity Era'? The Backstory Behind Securitize, Ondo, and Coinbase's Simultaneous Moves

marsbit12/24 12:08

2025 Meme Coin Rankings: From 'Banger' to 'Trash'

2025 was a landmark year for meme coins, marked by explosive growth followed by a significant decline. The article ranks the most notable meme coins of the year using a tiered system—from "夯" (exceptional) to "拉完了" (complete failure)—based on criteria like peak market cap, drawdown from all-time high, number of price surges, growth speed, influence, and narrative strength. Topping the "夯" tier is **TRUMP**, the personal token of the U.S. President, which reached a $90 billion market cap and created unprecedented wealth despite a 94% drop. Other standouts include **币安人生** (Binance Life), a culturally significant Chinese meme, and **MUBARAK**, which benefited from CZ’s deep involvement and shifted meme activity to BSC. The "顶级" (top-tier) category features coins like **B**, which leveraged the USD1 stablecoin narrative, and **哈基米**, the second-largest Chinese meme with strong community support. **GIGGLE**, associated with CZ’s educational project, also made this tier. Lower tiers include "人上人" (notable but flawed) coins like **MELANIA** (Trump’s wife’s token, down 99.4%) and "NPC" (generic) tokens such as **客服小何** (Customer Service Xiao He), which faded after initial hype. The worst performers, in the "拉完了" tier, include **LIBRA** (issued by the Argentine President, down 99.9%) and **BOOP**, the token of the failed launchpad boop.fun. Overall, 2025 saw over 8 million meme coins created, but declining activity on platforms like pump.fun and Four.meme signaled the sector's cooling momentum. The rankings reflect both legendary successes and dramatic failures in a highly speculative market.

Odaily星球日报12/24 11:42

2025 Meme Coin Rankings: From 'Banger' to 'Trash'

Odaily星球日报12/24 11:42

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