Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has announced its intention to double its current workforce within the next year. This move is aimed at strengthening various areas within the company, particularly compliance. By mid-2025, Tether plans to have around 200 employees, according to Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino. This expansion includes a focus on
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The recent regulatory action taken by the US Federal Reserve against the crypto-friendly Customers Bank has raised concerns within the crypto industry. The Fed cited violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering laws, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations due to the bank’s involvement with digital assets. Customers Bank has been mandated to
Shibarium, the layer-2 scaling solution for Shiba Inu, has announced a hard fork launch scheduled for August 9. This upgrade includes the introduction of a burn mechanism to enhance the ecosystem and make significant progress in transaction speed, scalability, and cost reduction. The latest upgrade to Shibarium includes the implementation of the Bor version, a
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thailand) recently announced the launch of a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, aimed at fostering innovation and development within the digital asset sector. This initiative provides a structured environment where businesses can test and refine their services related to digital assets while operating within a regulated framework. One
Grayscale Research recently shared an optimistic perspective on the future of Bitcoin, suggesting that the cryptocurrency might reach its all-time high again later this year. This positive outlook is contingent upon the U.S. economy avoiding a recession. The firm expressed confidence in the U.S. economy’s ability to achieve a “soft landing,” which could have a
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has raised objections to the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposal to regulate prediction markets. The Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, Paul Grewal, criticized the proposal for its vague definition of “gaming” and its blanket statement that “gaming” contracts are against the public interest. According to Coinbase,
The recent warning issued by OKX CEO Star Xu regarding the risks associated with interacting with the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash raises important concerns for users. Xu emphasized that deposits or withdrawals involving sanctioned entities could lead to compliance risks and potential account suspension on the exchange. Xu reiterated OKX’s commitment to adhering to
Bitcoin’s price has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, experiencing a market-wide crash that saw its value plummet from over $66,000 to a low of $49,500 in just a few days. However, the digital asset quickly bounced back, regaining momentum and surpassing $60,000 once again. While Bitcoin led the recovery, Ethereum emerged as a standout
Samuel Edyme, also known as HIM-buktu, is not your typical web3 content writer. His journey into the crypto universe did not start with a triumphant investment, but rather with a scam that roped him in. Instead of being discouraged, he used this experience to become a voice of reason in the crypto space, providing insightful
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, recently decided to take on a $6.8 million loan from one of its shareholders, MMXX Ventures, in order to increase its Bitcoin holdings. This move is part of a larger strategy to invest in Bitcoin, with $58 million already earmarked for such investments. The decision to take on this loan
