USDT in the spotlight: latest news

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Summary: Tether faces challenges with a downgrade from S&P Global and halts Bitcoin mining in Uruguay due to rising costs. Meanwhile, stablecoin adoption is growing, and there's a notable shift from Bitcoin to gold among investors.
Nov 30CryptoRank

$235 Million in USDT Transferred from Unknown Wallet to OKX

A significant transfer of $235 million in USDT has occurred, moving from an unknown wallet to the OKX exchange. This event raises questions about the implications of such large cryptocurrency transactions.
Nov 30Bitget

Tether suspends $500 million Bitcoin mining project in Uruguay due to costs

Tether, the issuer of the prominent stablecoin USDT, has announced the suspension of its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay due to increasing energy costs and outstanding debts.
Nov 30CryptoRank

234 Million USDT Transferred from OKX to Unknown Wallet

A significant transfer of 234 million USDT has taken place, moving from the OKX exchange to an unidentified wallet. This transaction has created a considerable stir within the cryptocurrency community.
Nov 30TradingView

Ethereum Liquidity Crisis Identified on OKX Exchange

OKX exchange has published its latest proof-of-reserve report, indicating a decline in users' Ethereum holdings.
Nov 30Bitget

Stablecoins gain traction with new non-custodial Visa card in El Salvador

Truther, a cryptocurrency payment company, is set to launch a non-custodial USDT Visa card in El Salvador, marking a significant step towards the widespread adoption of stablecoins.
Nov 30CryptoRank

Smart investors are choosing gold over Bitcoin amid current trends

Gold is significantly outperforming Bitcoin, and this trend can be attributed to the profile of the investors making the purchases. Since January 2024, gold has attracted a growing number of investors seeking stability and value preservation.
Nov 30Live Bitcoin News

Tether shuts down Bitcoin mining in Uruguay over high energy costs

Tether has halted its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay due to unsuccessful negotiations over electricity rates, increasing expenses, and contractual disputes.
Nov 30ForkLog

Tether suspends Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay due to costs

Tether has decided to halt its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay, citing high electricity costs as the primary reason for the suspension, according to local media reports.
Nov 30Bitget

Bitcoin Market Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Stablecoin and Tether Concerns

The digital asset market is exhibiting signs of a potential recovery. Binance has reported an increase in its stablecoin reserves, indicating growing confidence among investors. However, concerns surrounding Tether, a major stablecoin, continue to cast a shadow over the market's stability.
Nov 30Crowdfund Insider

Tether's S&P Global Downgrade Does Not Affect Dollar Peg or Credibility

S&P Global recently downgraded Tether's rating to "weak," highlighting ongoing issues with transparency. However, this downgrade has not affected the stablecoin's peg to the US dollar or its overall credibility in the market.
Nov 29Bitcoin.com News

Tether closes mining operations in Uruguay after failed negotiations

Tether Uruguay has officially ceased its mining operations in the country following unsuccessful negotiations with UTE, which led to substantial layoffs.
Nov 29BlockchainReporter

S&P Global Lowers Tether's Stability Rating Amid Rising Reserve Risks

S&P Global has lowered Tether's ($USDT) stability ranking due to increasing concerns about reserve risks, marking a significant shift in the assessment of the cryptocurrency.
Nov 29Bitbo

Tether Suspends Bitcoin Mining in Uruguay Over Energy Price Issues

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced the suspension of its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay due to rising energy costs.
Nov 29TheStreet

Largest private gold holder halts Bitcoin mining activities

Tether Holdings selected Uruguay for its Bitcoin mining operations due to the low energy costs. However, the venture has now been shut down as the profitability has diminished.
Nov 29Decrypt

Tether to close Bitcoin mining operation in Uruguay due to costs

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is discontinuing its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay because of rising energy costs, according to local media reports.
Nov 29Bitget

S&P Lowers Tether's USDT Rating, Exposing Risky Asset Holdings

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether's USDT stablecoin to its lowest rating of "5 (weak)," highlighting concerns about Tether's risky asset holdings and lack of transparency.
Nov 29CoinDesk

Tether Halts Mining Operations in Uruguay Due to High Energy Costs

Tether has decided to cease its mining operations in Uruguay, citing high energy costs and regulatory challenges as the primary reasons for its withdrawal. The company initially intended to invest up to $500 million in the country.
Nov 29Agefi.com

Tether CEO criticizes S&P as a "propaganda machine"

Tether CEO has criticized a credit rating agency's concerns regarding the increasing risky assets in the reserves of the world's leading stablecoin, labeling it a "propaganda machine."
Nov 29Yahoo Finance

Tether to close Bitcoin mining operation in Uruguay due to costs

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is discontinuing its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay because of rising energy costs, according to local media reports.
Nov 29Stocktwits

CRCL Stock Jumps After $500 Million USDC Mint on Solana

Circle has successfully executed two significant USDC mints on the Solana network, amounting to a total of $500 million, as reported by Arkham Intelligence.
Nov 28Financial Times

Tether's $180 billion impact on the gold market

Tether, a major player in the cryptocurrency market with a valuation of $180 billion, is facing a lawsuit from billionaire Patrick Drahi. The case explores a new antitrust theory that is currently affecting credit disputes.
Nov 28CryptoRank

Tether becomes the world's largest independent holder of gold

USDT issuer Tether has emerged as the world's largest independent holder of gold, boasting nearly $8.7 billion in gold assets.
Nov 28Bitget

S&P downgrades Tether to lowest rating, igniting stablecoin debate

S&P has downgraded Tether (USDT) to its lowest rating, sparking controversy in the stablecoin market. The rating agency's decision raises questions about the reliability of USDT compared to other stablecoins.
Nov 28Benzinga

S&P Rates Tether as 'Weak' While It Accumulates More Gold Than Central Banks

S&P Global has assigned Tether the lowest possible stability score, labeling it as "weak." Despite this, Tether is reportedly purchasing more gold than many central banks.
Nov 28CoinCentral

S&P Downgrades Tether's USDT Due to Excessive Bitcoin Holdings

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether's USDT to its lowest stability score, noting that its exposure to Bitcoin has surpassed the necessary overcollateralization margins.