# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Tether

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Tether Engages Big Four Audit In Major Transparency Push

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has engaged a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first independent audit. This move follows years of scrutiny, including a $41 million fine from the CFTC in 2021 for misrepresenting its reserves. The audit is described as a major step towards transparency and meeting the highest global finance standards. While the specific firm (KPMG, EY, Deloitte, or PwC) was not named, it was selected through a competitive process. USDT, with a market cap of $184 billion, dominates the stablecoin sector, which remains near its all-time high despite broader market conditions.

bitcoinist03/25 12:44

Tether Engages Big Four Audit In Major Transparency Push

bitcoinist03/25 12:44

Double Whammy: Circle's Growth Logic Is Being 'Dismantled' Simultaneously by Legislation and Competitors

U.S. stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) experienced its largest single-day drop, falling over 20% on March 24, following the leak of a draft version of the Clarity Act. The bill aims to prohibit digital asset service providers from paying yields—directly or indirectly—on stablecoin holdings, including any structure “economically or functionally equivalent to interest.” This directly impacts Circle’s key partner Coinbase, which currently shares most of the reserve interest earnings from USDC holdings with users through its “USDC Rewards” program. The proposed rule could significantly slow USDC’s growth, which has been partly driven by its use as a high-yield savings alternative. Without yield incentives, demand for USDC may decline, undermining Circle’s revenue model built on scale expansion. On the same day, rival Tether announced it had hired a Big Four accounting firm to conduct a full financial audit—including its USDT reserves. This move enhances Tether’s credibility and could diminish Circle’s competitive edge in transparency and compliance, which had previously driven its growth. The draft legislation reinforces a regulatory stance that stablecoins should function primarily as payment instruments rather than interest-bearing assets, challenging Circle’s core growth strategy.

marsbit03/25 09:05

Double Whammy: Circle's Growth Logic Is Being 'Dismantled' Simultaneously by Legislation and Competitors

marsbit03/25 09:05

Crypto Morning Brief: SpaceX Plans to File IPO Application as Early as This Week, Tether Launches First Full Audit

Crypto Morning Brief: SpaceX is reportedly planning to file for an IPO as early as this week, while Tether has announced its first full audit conducted by a Big Four accounting firm. In regulatory news, China has issued new rules prohibiting state-owned enterprise leaders from accepting "virtual currencies," and the U.S. Department of Justice admitted it lacks evidence in an investigation involving the Federal Reserve Chair. In market developments, Bitlayer ($BTR) plummeted 80%, potentially due to concentrated selling on Bithumb. Meanwhile, Backpack addressed user concerns over its Sybil account detection by launching an appeal channel and a token buyback compensation plan. Resolv Labs offered a white-hat deal to an attacker, proposing to let them keep 10% of exploited funds if 90% is returned. The Ethereum Foundation reframed the role of L2s from scaling tools to providers of customized services, emphasizing a synergistic relationship with L1. Circle froze USDC in 16 business wallets linked to an undisclosed U.S. civil case, raising concerns about operational impacts. Other notable updates include Robinhood's approval of a $1.5 billion stock buyback and ongoing geopolitical contacts between the U.S. and Iran.

marsbit03/25 01:19

Crypto Morning Brief: SpaceX Plans to File IPO Application as Early as This Week, Tether Launches First Full Audit

marsbit03/25 01:19

Tether Major Shareholder Invests £12 Million to Support the 'British Trump' in the Crypto Sphere

British political party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage (often called the "British Trump"), received over £12 million in donations in 2025, with a significant portion from Christopher Harborne (also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit). A major Tether shareholder and Thai-based aviation fuel tycoon, Harborne is a key financial backer of the right-wing party. His donations align with Reform UK's pro-crypto policies, which include tax cuts and a national Bitcoin reserve—policies announced after his funding began. This mirrors a U.S. trend of crypto interests influencing politics. Harborne, a dual UK-Thai citizen and early crypto investor, holds ~12% of Tether’s parent company, making his financial support a strategic investment in favorable regulation. Reform UK is now a top-funded UK party, with rising poll numbers.

marsbit03/24 07:18

Tether Major Shareholder Invests £12 Million to Support the 'British Trump' in the Crypto Sphere

marsbit03/24 07:18

An Undisclosed Loan Exposes the Ties Between the U.S. Commerce Secretary and Tether

A previously unreported loan from Tether to a trust benefiting the children of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised ethical concerns. In October, Lutnick sold his multibillion-dollar stake in Cantor Fitzgerald to trusts for his four children to comply with federal ethics rules. Around the same time, one trust, Dynasty Trust A, borrowed an undisclosed sum from Tether, the stablecoin issuer. The loan was collateralized by the trust's assets, which include a majority stake in Cantor, and by a convertible note giving Cantor rights to 5% of Tether. Ethics experts argue this transaction may violate the intent of federal divestiture requirements, as the loan from Tether—a firm with significant business ties to Cantor—could create a new conflict of interest. Cantor has managed Tether's reserves since 2021 and made a $600 million investment in Tether in 2024, which has appreciated significantly. As Commerce Secretary, Lutnick has been involved in crypto policy, including the pro-industry GENIUS Act, which contained provisions beneficial to Tether. The White House and a Cantor spokesman stated that Lutnick has complied with all ethics agreements. The loan's terms and the sale price to Lutnick's children were not disclosed.

marsbit03/19 08:56

An Undisclosed Loan Exposes the Ties Between the U.S. Commerce Secretary and Tether

marsbit03/19 08:56

The Endgame of Stablecoins Is a Financial Empire

Tether, the company behind the dominant stablecoin USDT, is aggressively expanding its influence and business operations globally, particularly targeting the US market. With over $100 billion in profits last year and a vast portfolio of investments, Tether is positioning itself as a hybrid of Google and BlackRock in the crypto-financial world. It has moved its global headquarters to El Salvador and is now launching a US-compliant stablecoin, increasing lobbying efforts in Washington, and seeking a valuation of $500 billion. Despite past regulatory scrutiny and ongoing concerns about its use in illicit activities—including by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard—Tether claims to cooperate with global law enforcement and has frozen billions at the request of authorities. The company is also expanding into traditional sectors like commodities, AI, and media, while remaining one of the largest holders of US Treasury bills. Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino envisions the company playing a central role in both a potential dollar collapse scenario and a future where the dollar remains dominant. However, the firm still faces transparency challenges, including the lack of a full audit, though it aims to complete one by late 2026. With strong political connections and growing institutional backing, Tether is increasingly intertwined with both crypto and traditional finance.

marsbit03/16 07:58

The Endgame of Stablecoins Is a Financial Empire

marsbit03/16 07:58

Fortune Investigates Binance's Iran Fund Flow: $439 Million Chinese VIP Accounts Surface

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing renewed scrutiny over its compliance practices following a Fortune investigation. The report reveals that a VIP account, registered under the name of a 79-year-old Chinese resident, transferred $439 million in Tether stablecoins to external wallets. These funds were subsequently moved to wallets linked to Iranian entities, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Despite Binance's $4.3 billion plea deal with the U.S. government in 2023, which it committed to strengthen its compliance programs, these massive transactions did not trigger immediate alerts. A second Chinese VIP account, held by a 38-year-old woman, transferred nearly $200 million to the same Iranian-linked network. Internal investigators found that both accounts were likely accessed from the same device, suggesting possible common control. The funds were funneled through a Hong Kong-based entity, Blessed Trust, which also handled back-office operations for Binance. The exchange has denied that internal investigators were fired for uncovering these activities, stating their departures were due to violations of data policies. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating whether Iran used Binance to evade sanctions, though the exchange says it is unaware of any such probe. These findings have prompted a U.S. Senate investigation and raised serious questions about the effectiveness of Binance's compliance program.

marsbit03/14 03:49

Fortune Investigates Binance's Iran Fund Flow: $439 Million Chinese VIP Accounts Surface

marsbit03/14 03:49

Tether and Bybit Launch $1M Golden Month Giveaway With XAUT Rewards

Tether, the largest company in the digital assets sector, and Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by volume, have jointly launched the Golden Month Giveaway. This month-long promotion features a $1 million total prize pool and focuses on gold-backed digital assets. Users can earn up to $30 for each eligible referral and receive entries into a Lucky Draw for a chance to win up to one ounce of gold paid in XAUT, Tether's gold-backed token. The campaign, running until March 25, 2026, also offers a limited-time 12% APR XAUT earn product. It aims to provide stability-focused rewards and fixed-income options during periods of market volatility, encouraging user participation through trading and referrals.

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:50

Tether and Bybit Launch $1M Golden Month Giveaway With XAUT Rewards

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:50

Stablecoin USDT Tycoon's Shopping Cart Includes a Mattress

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has invested $50 million in Eight Sleep, a luxury smart mattress company. This move is part of a broader investment strategy driven by CEO Paolo Ardoino's vision of human sovereignty over data and the body. Ardoino, a cryptographer and Bitcoin advocate, believes in building technology for a potential societal collapse, emphasizing individual control over communication, health data, and physical well-being. His investments include Holepunch for decentralized P2P communication, QVAC for encrypted health data storage, and Blackrock Neurotech for brain-computer interfaces. However, this idealistic vision contrasts with USDT's real-world usage. While it provides financial access in unstable economies, it is also used for sanctions evasion, money laundering, and illicit activities. Tether, with $100 billion in annual profits, operates without full transparency or independent audits, requiring users to trust its reserves. Ultimately, Tether's investments reflect Ardoino's personal philosophy: using immense profits to build a decentralized future, albeit with unresolved contradictions between its idealistic goals and the opaque reality of its financial operations.

marsbit03/05 05:15

Stablecoin USDT Tycoon's Shopping Cart Includes a Mattress

marsbit03/05 05:15

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