Tether (USDT) News Today

On-chain detective ZachXBT revealed that an anonymous source shared stolen data from North Korea’s internal payment servers, involving 390 accounts and encrypted transaction information. More than $3.5 million in funds vanished, and it is connected to a sanctioned company. ZachXBT has compiled a detailed organizational chart.

Gate News message. April 7, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the team is developing a decentralized search engine called hypersearch. The product is built on a distributed hash table (DHT, a decentralized data storage technology) architecture.

Gate News message, on April 5, Tether is pushing investors to participate in a new round of financing at an estimated valuation of about $500 billion. If market demand does not meet expectations, the financing process may be delayed. It is reported that the company has been exploring financing plans since last year, but some investors are cautious about this valuation. If the financing is successful, Tether’s scale will exceed most U.S. banks, second only to JPMorgan Chase. Previously, Tether discussed raising about $15 billion to $20 billion through private placements, but those plans remain uncertain.

Cambodia’s National Assembly passed the “Anti-Technology Fraud Law” at the end of March, aiming to crack down on online scams and human trafficking. The law establishes dedicated offenses, with severe penalties and life imprisonment. The new law expands the scope of law enforcement, targeting acts such as “pig butchering” scams, and responds to international pressure to repair its image. The government has pledged to shut down illegal scam centers by the end of April.

An American court ruled to forfeit more than $600,000 in USDT, stemming from a physical letter phishing scam targeting Ledger users. After receiving the disguised letter, the victims leaked their seed phrases, and their funds were stolen. The scammers tried to conceal the funds through multiple transfers and conversion methods, but the transparency of the blockchain helped the police track the path of the fund movements. They then successfully recovered the funds through a civil forfeiture proceeding.

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S.

Gate News message, according to Bloomberg, Tether is making a final push for fundraising at a $500 billion valuation. The stablecoin issuer is working to complete this funding round at the specified valuation level.

Tether is launching its U.S.-backed stablecoin, USAT, on Celo, marking its first move beyond the Ethereum mainnet. This shift aims to integrate USAT into a payments-focused environment, enhancing accessibility and usability in onchain transactions.

Tether has dismissed senior gold traders from HSBC, ceasing its plans for a competitive gold trading desk while managing 140 tons of gold. This decision coincides with ongoing financial adjustments and audit efforts as Tether explores new funding and operations.

Crypto Super Political Action Committee Fellowship PAC appoints Tether U.S. executive Jesse Spiro as chair, pushing for action supporting pro-crypto candidates. Meanwhile, the “Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act” is stalled in the Senate, with controversy over stablecoin yield policy affecting the bill’s progress. The crypto industry is stepping up lobbying efforts, seeking a more favorable policy environment.

Tether is launching its U.S.-backed stablecoin, USAT, on Celo, marking its first move beyond the Ethereum mainnet. This shift aims to integrate USAT into a payments-focused environment, enhancing accessibility and usability in onchain transactions.

Tether wallets on Ethereum saw a 0.54% decline over 48 hours, marking a rare drop that suggests reduced retail interest. Despite this, the crypto market shows signs of recovery, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing gains. Historical patterns imply potential rebounds ahead.

Gate News update, April 1, Fellowship PAC announced the appointment of Tether US’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Jesse Spiro, as the organization’s chair. Jesse Spiro will be responsible for driving Fellowship PAC’s next phase of expansion and increasing its support for candidates who back clear regulatory frameworks for innovation, digital assets, and emerging technologies. Fellowship PAC said it will publish the first list of endorsed candidates in the coming days.

Tether has dismissed senior gold traders from HSBC, ceasing its plans for a competitive gold trading desk while managing 140 tons of gold. This decision coincides with ongoing financial adjustments and audit efforts as Tether explores new funding and operations.

Tether Holdings SA has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after recruiting them from HSBC Holdings Plc as part of the stablecoin issuer’s plan to build a world-class gold trading floor.

Bitcoin (BTC) was flat at $68,060 on April 1, and U.S. President Trump said he will end the Iran war. The Bitcoin miner Bitfarms plans to change its name to Keel and sell $161 million worth of Bitcoin. Stablecoin issuer Tether fired two precious-metals traders. U.S. stocks rebounded, and all three major indexes hit new highs. Market sentiment fluctuated with news of the Iran war, so it’s necessary to carefully control investment risk.