USDT in the spotlight: latest news

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Summary: The articles highlight significant developments in the stablecoin market, focusing on Tether's dominance, new funding rounds, and competition from Aster. Stablecoin inflows surged, indicating a growing demand for dollar-pegged assets, while regulatory discussions in the G7 continue.
Sep 30Pintu

Tether reportedly aims for $20 billion funding and $500 billion valuation

Tether Holdings, the leading stablecoin issuer, is reportedly seeking $20 billion in funding as its valuation reaches $500 billion.
Sep 30CoinCentral

Wormhole Co-Founder accuses Circle and Tether of unfair profit practices

Wormhole co-founder criticized Tether and Circle for profiting from elevated interest rates by retaining the yields from U.S. Treasuries that back their stablecoins, leaving users without any returns.
Sep 30TradingView

Three Altcoins to Monitor Ahead of Potential Q4 Bull Market

As the final quarter of 2025 nears, traders are gearing up for a potential shift in focus towards altcoins. Bitcoin dominance charts and Tether trends are being closely analyzed as investors look for opportunities in the altcoin market.
Sep 30ForkLog

Aster tops fee volume rankings, surpassing Tether and Circle

The decentralized exchange Aster has reached the highest position in the DeFi Llama protocol rankings based on fee volume. In the last 24 hours, Aster's fees have surpassed those of Tether and Circle.
Sep 30Bitcoin.com News

Aster Tops Global Fee Rankings, Surpassing Tether and Circle

Aster has claimed the top spot in global fee rankings, generating $28.79 million in fees within a 24-hour period, surpassing both Tether and Circle.
Sep 30Pintu

Tether reportedly seeks $20 billion funding, valued at $500 billion

Tether Holdings, the issuer of the stablecoin Tether (USDT), is reportedly seeking to raise up to $20 billion in a new funding round, which could elevate its valuation to $500 billion.
Sep 30TradingView

G7 Nations Take Action on Stablecoin Regulation

G7 regulators are taking significant steps towards the regulation of stablecoins. The United States has enacted new legislation, while the European Union is implementing the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to establish regulatory standards.
Sep 30MarketScreener

Antalpha and Tether expand partnership to increase access to Tether Gold

Antalpha Platform Holding Co. has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Tether to enhance access to Tether Gold (XAU) through the RWA Hub.
Sep 30CryptoSlate

Aster surpasses Tether in daily revenue with $185B generated

Aster, a decentralized perpetuals exchange supported by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, has surpassed Tether in daily revenue, generating an impressive $185 billion in the past week.
Sep 30ForkLog

Stablecoin Market Capitalization Exceeds $300 Billion Amid Rising Demand

The stablecoin market capitalisation has exceeded $300 billion, with a net inflow of over $46 billion in the past 90 days, reflecting increasing demand for these digital assets.
Sep 30CryptoRank

Stablecoin net inflows surged 324% from Q2 to Q3 2025

On-chain data indicates that stablecoin net inflows experienced a significant increase of 324%, rising from $10.8 billion in the second quarter to $45.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025. This surge is attributed to the popularity of USDT, USDC, and the emergence of Ethena.
Sep 30FOX4KC.com

YEX Introduces Tether Gold Trading Pairs for Global Users

YEX, a rapidly expanding cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced Tether Gold (XAUt) and formed a partnership with TG Commodities, enabling access to this digital gold asset for users worldwide.
Sep 30Yahoo Finance

Aster outperforms Hyperliquid in trade volume and fee generation

Aster has recently surpassed Hyperliquid in the decentralized perpetual futures trading market, generating more trading volume and fees than established platforms like Circle and Tether.
Sep 30ChainCatcher

Tether secures financing from SoftBank; Apple CEO acknowledges cryptocurrency holdings

Tether has secured a new round of financing, attracting investments from SoftBank and Cathie Wood. In other news, Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged his personal investment in cryptocurrency, describing it as a reasonable allocation strategy. Additionally, data shows that Aave's total deposits on the Plasma chain have surpassed $6.5 billion, with daily deposits increasing by more than $1.5 billion.
Sep 30Value The Markets

Tether (USDT) dominates crypto betting markets with speed and low fees

Tether (USDT) manages $2.3 billion in monthly betting deposits, thanks to its speed, low fees, and stable value pegged to the dollar. This combination makes it more appealing than Bitcoin, traditional fiat currencies, and competing stablecoins in the crypto betting markets.
Sep 30bloomingbit

Stablecoin market saw $45.6 billion net inflows in Q3, led by USDT and USDC

The stablecoin market saw substantial growth in the third quarter, with net inflows reaching $45.6 billion. Tether (USDT) and USDC were the primary contributors to this increase.
Sep 30Crypto Economy

USDT and USDC stablecoins see $45 billion in Q3 inflows

Stablecoins experienced significant growth in the third quarter of 2025, with net inflows exceeding $45 billion as investors sought out dollar-pegged assets.
Sep 30CryptoRank

USDT and USDC drive $46 billion growth in stablecoin market

The stablecoin market cap has reached approximately $290 billion, driven by significant growth from Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. Ethena's USDe also contributed to this expansion.
Sep 30CoinCentral

Stablecoin inflows reach $45B, driven by USDT and USDC

Stablecoin inflows reached $45 billion in the third quarter, driven primarily by USDT and USDC, highlighting the increasing demand for dollar-pegged assets.
Sep 30Cointelegraph

USDT and USDC lead $46 billion in quarterly stablecoin inflows

Stablecoins have seen over $46 billion in net inflows during the past three months, reflecting a growing demand for US dollar-pegged assets within the cryptocurrency market.
Sep 29The Currency analytics

Tether Mints $1 Billion in USDT on Ethereum to Enhance Liquidity

Tether has minted $1 billion worth of USDT on the Ethereum blockchain, which will enhance liquidity for trading, decentralized finance (DeFi), and institutional activities by utilizing Ethereum's ERC-20 token standard.
Sep 29Binance

Plasma (XPL) price surges 85% in recent market activity

The price of Plasma (XPL) has experienced a remarkable surge of approximately 85% over the past week, reaching around $1.52. This significant increase has made it one of the most notable tokens in the market recently.
Sep 29ChainCatcher

Exploring Tether's rise to a $500 billion valuation and its impact

Tether, often referred to as the "crypto wolf king," is reportedly considering a fundraising round of $20 billion, with involvement from SoftBank and Ark Investment. This analysis explores Tether's transformation from a mere "gambling chip" to a major player in the cryptocurrency market.
Sep 29Bitcoinsensus

Understanding Stablecoins and Their Importance in 2025

A stablecoin is a type of digital currency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to traditional currencies like the US dollar. Coins such as USDT and USDC play a crucial role in the global cryptocurrency markets by providing a reliable medium of exchange and reducing volatility.
Sep 29Happy Coin News

Russia may have used cryptocurrencies to meddle in Moldova's elections

Analysts from Elliptic suggest that Russia may have utilized cryptocurrencies to interfere in Moldova's parliamentary elections held in September.