USDT in the spotlight: latest news

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Summary: Tether's actions, including a $1B USDT injection and partnerships with the UN, highlight its growing influence in the crypto space, particularly in combating illicit activities in Africa. Stablecoin transactions surged, reflecting a robust market environment despite concerns over Bitcoin's future.
Jan 11Simply Wall Street

Rumble (RUM) rises 6.1% after launching Tether tipping wallet

Rumble Inc. and Tether announced the launch of Rumble Wallet on January 7, 2026. This non-custodial crypto wallet is integrated within the Rumble platform, allowing users to easily tip content creators. Following the announcement, Rumble's stock rose by 6.1%.
Jan 11Cryptonews

UN Collaborates with Tether to Combat Crypto Scams and Trafficking

Tether has partnered with the United Nations to address cryptocurrency scams and human trafficking by focusing on cybersecurity education and implementing victim protection programs.
Jan 11Bitcoin.com News

Tether Collaborates with UN to Address Illicit Crypto Activity in Africa

Tether has formed a partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to address illicit cryptocurrency activities and enhance digital resilience across Africa.
Jan 11Coinspeaker

UN and Tether Join Forces to Combat Crypto Scams in Africa

Tether has launched an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to combat cryptocurrency scams and trafficking in Africa. The program aims to address the rise in USDT trading in the region by focusing on scam prevention and providing cyber training for youth.
Jan 11CoinGape

Tether and UNODC Collaborate to Enhance Crypto Security in Africa

Tether has teamed up with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to enhance cryptocurrency security in Africa, coinciding with the increasing adoption of the USDT stablecoin in Nigeria.
Jan 11Cryptopolitan

Tether registers trademark for Hadron platform in Russia

Tether, the issuer of the prominent dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT, has officially registered a trademark in Russia for its tokenization platform known as Hadron.
Jan 11BitKE

Tether partners with UNODC to enhance cybersecurity and education in Africa

Tether, the leading stablecoin provider, has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to enhance cybersecurity and promote public education on digital technologies in Africa.
Jan 11Advisor Perspectives

Stablecoin transactions hit a record $33 trillion in 2025

Stablecoin transactions surged to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by supportive policies in the United States under pro-crypto President Donald Trump.
Jan 11The Wall Street Journal

Maduro's Oil Deals Highlight Tether's Role in Venezuela's Financial Crisis

Maduro's use of crypto-backed oil deals has positioned Tether as a critical player in Venezuela's financial landscape, serving both as a means to circumvent sanctions and as a vital resource for ordinary citizens.
Jan 11AMBCrypto

Tether injects $1 billion USDT as Bitcoin faces economic uncertainties

Tether has minted $1 billion in USDT as Bitcoin experiences a rebound alongside positive jobs data. This move raises questions about whether it serves as a bullish liquidity boost or signals potential concerns for Bitcoin's future.
Jan 10Cryptopolitan

Tether teams up with UNODC to enhance digital asset security in Africa

Tether has formed a partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to enhance cybersecurity for digital asset security across Africa.
Jan 10CryptoNinjas

Tether partners with UN to combat digital fraud in Africa

Tether has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to combat fraud and cybercrime related to digital assets in Africa.
Jan 10MEXC

Tether investment raises Ledn's valuation to $500 million

Ledn has gained significant attention following a substantial investment from Tether, which has valued the crypto lender at $500 million.
Jan 10Live Bitcoin News

Tether issues $1 billion USDT on Tron, holds tokens in treasury

Tether has issued $1 billion in USDT on the Tron network, marking its first issuance of 2026. The tokens are being held in treasury as traders assess liquidity conditions.
Jan 10MSN

Tether’s Scudo upgrade enables transactions in smaller gold units

Tether has introduced its gold-backed token, allowing users to transact in smaller units of gold. Over the past five years, Bitcoin has significantly outperformed gold, outpacing it by nearly ten times.
Jan 10Yahoo Finance UK

Tether reportedly invested $50 million in crypto lender Ledn's valuation

Tether has reportedly invested up to $50 million in the cryptocurrency lender Ledn, which is now valued at approximately $500 million. This investment was previously undisclosed and comes from a source familiar with the transaction.
Jan 10ForkLog

USDC overtakes USDT in DeFi usage this past year

The total value transferred using the stablecoin USDC from Circle in the past year has surpassed that of USDT from Tether. This shift highlights the growing popularity of USDC in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.
Jan 10BeInCrypto

USDC Surpasses USDT in Transfers Thanks to Solana and Trump

In 2025, USDC surpassed USDT in transaction volume, processing $18.3 trillion compared to USDT's $13.2 trillion, even though USDC holds less than half the market capitalization. The surge in decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Solana network played a significant role in this achievement.
Jan 10Bitget

Tether Treasury mints $1 billion USDT, igniting liquidity discussions

On March 21, 2025, the Tether Treasury minted an impressive 1 billion USDT, according to the on-chain analytics platform Whale. This substantial injection of liquidity has sparked discussions within the financial community regarding its implications.
Jan 9Bitget

Rumble introduces crypto wallet for direct creator tipping by viewers

Rumble has introduced a non-custodial crypto wallet that enables users to tip creators directly on the video platform. The wallet supports Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether, facilitating seamless transactions for user-generated content.
Jan 9Phemex

Understanding Tether Gold (XAUT): A Comprehensive Guide to Tokenized Gold

Tether Gold (XAUT) is a tokenized form of gold that offers a gold-backed design. This guide covers its operational mechanics, key metrics, technological framework, associated risks, and provides instructions on trading XAUT on Phemex in 2026.
Jan 9CryptoRank

Rumble and Tether launch innovative crypto wallet for content creators

Rumble Wallet has been launched in collaboration with Tether using its wallet development kit (WDK). This new wallet enables Rumble creators to monetize their content securely and efficiently.
Jan 9TradingView — Track All Markets

Binance introduces gold and silver futures settled in USDT

Binance has introduced new perpetual futures contracts linked to gold and silver, marking an expansion of the crypto exchange's derivatives offerings beyond digital assets.
Jan 9Altcoin Buzz

Rumble and Tether Introduce New Crypto Wallet for Creators

Rumble and Tether have introduced Rumble Wallet, a new crypto wallet designed for creators. This wallet demonstrates the practical application of cryptocurrency by integrating content, payments, and ownership into a seamless experience.
Jan 9CoinDesk

Tether partners with Rumble to launch non-custodial crypto wallet

Rumble has partnered with Tether to launch a non-custodial crypto wallet, enabling users to tip creators using Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), and Tether Gold (XAUt).