Bank of Italy Warns Crypto Risks, Cites Trump Ties

May 8, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, May 08, 2025-The Bank of Italy has warned that the growing integration of cryptocurrency with traditional finance poses systemic risks, highlighting US President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance as a contributing factor to rising market instability. In its semiannual Financial Stability Report released Thursday, the central bank cautioned that digital assets’ deeper links to […]

Cantor Nears $3 Billion Crypto Venture With SoftBank, Tether

May 3, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday, May 03, 2025-Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Brandon Lutnick, is finalizing a $3 billion cryptocurrency venture with SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, the Financial Times reported lastweek.  The new entity, 21 Capital, will receive major bitcoin contributions: $1.5 billion from Tether, $900 million from SoftBank, and $600 million from Bitfinex, according to sources cited by […]

mETH Recovers $43M From Bybit Hack, Tether Freezes $181K

February 24, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, February 24, 2025 – mETH Protocol, a liquid staking and restaking platform, has recovered 15,000 cmETH tokens worth approximately $43 million following the $1.5 billion Bybit hack lastweeek. The recovery effort, led by Polygon’s security chief Mudit Gupta and the rapid-response team SEAL, utilized the protocol’s built-in eight-hour withdrawal delay to halt unauthorized […]

Tether Acquires Minority Stake in Juventus Football Club

February 24, 2025

Catenaa, Sunday, February 23, 2025 – Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, said it had acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club as part of its ongoing strategy to integrate blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology into the sports industry. The deal was executed through Tether’s investment arm and aligns with the company’s […]

Tether Co-Founder to Launch Yield-Bearing Stablecoin USP

March 2, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday, March 01, 2025-Tether co-founder Reeve Collins is set to launch a new stablecoin, USP, on Ethereum and Solana in late 2025, aiming to challenge market leaders Tether and Circle with a yield-bearing alternative.  USP will be backed by real-world assets, including Treasuries and money-market funds, and will generate returns for minters through a […]

Tether Pursues Big Four Audit Amid EU Delistings, CFO Hire

March 24, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, March 24, 2025-Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is working to secure a full audit from a ‘Big Four’ (Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers), according to CEO Paolo Ardoino, a report said. According to a Reuters report the company recently appointed Simon McWilliams as CFO, signaling its push for financial transparency. […]

Tether Relocates to El Salvador with DASP License

January 20, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, January 19, 2025 – Tether, the issuer behind the $137 billion USDT stablecoin, has announced plans to relocate its operations to El Salvador after securing a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license from the regional authorities. This marks a significant step in Tether’s strategy to expand its presence in emerging markets and promote […]

Tether USDT Hits $150B as Tron Tops Ethereum

May 16, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, May 16, 2025-Tether’s circulating supply of USDT has surged past the $150 billion milestone for the first time, according to a company update released Monday. The surge marks a new high for the stablecoin issuer as it continues to benefit from US Treasury investments and blockchain expansion. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the […]

Tether-Backed Firm Buys $458.7M in Bitcoin

May 18, 2025

Catenaa, Sunday, May 19, 2025-Twenty One Capital, the bitcoin investment firm backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether, and SoftBank, has made a significant purchase of 4,812 BTC worth $458.7 million. This acquisition is part of an ongoing strategy by the firm to expand its bitcoin holdings, with plans for more acquisitions in the future. The purchase […]

Tether, Guinea Sign MoU to Advance Blockchain Adoption

February 23, 2025

Catenaa Sunday, February 23, 2025 – Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guinea’s government to support blockchain integration and digital transformation initiatives, the company announced Monday.  The agreement aims to foster blockchain adoption in the West African nation by focusing on education, innovation, and economic development. Tether will collaborate with local institutions, […]

Thailand SEC Approves USDT for Trading, Payments

March 12, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 12, 2025-Thailand has granted approval for USDT (Tether), the world’s leading stablecoin, to be traded and used for payments on regulated exchanges. This decision, announced by the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will take effect on March 16, 2025. It is seen as a major step toward enhancing Thailand’s digital asset […]