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 […]

SEC says USDT, USDC Not Securities, Exempts Registration

April 10, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 10, 2025- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday declared that “covered” dollar-pegged stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, are not securities, and minting or redeeming them will not require SEC registration. The clarification, issued in an agency statement, confirms that stablecoins backed by reserves and maintaining a 1:1 […]

Singapore Metro Now Accepts Stablecoins for Payments

February 28, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, February 28, 2028-Metro, a leading department store chain in Singapore, has partnered with Dtcpay to integrate stablecoin payments, allowing customers to transact using USDT, USDC, and WUSD. The retailer plans to add FDUSD soon, marking a significant step in the adoption of blockchain-based payments in mainstream retail. Metro’s COO, Erwin Wuysang-Oei, stated the […]

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 […]

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 […]