Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has taken an unusual step in expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) business by hiring professionals in AI filmmaking, Bloomberg reported. According to Tether's careers page, the AI Filmmaker role involves using AI-driven photo and video tools to create engaging short films and videos.

Now the digital bank authorized in the USA can offer PayPal USD for direct deposits and outgoing payments.

Tether is steadily expanding its operation to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), with a unique interest in filmmaking.

Is the EU's MiCA framework forcing investors to rethink their allegiance to Tether's USDT and explore alternatives like Circle's USDC and Ripple's RLUSD? USDT under radar For years, Tether's USDT (USDT) has been the go-to stablecoin for traders and investors.

The highly anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) quietly took effect on December 30, 2024, following nearly four years of development.

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Aptos, one of the most popular L1 blockchains outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem, hit two adoption milestones in the first week of 2025. It celebrates the arrival of veteran DeFi Aave v3 on its testnet, while its largest IDO platform now supports native USDT.

Kazakhstan intensified its crackdown on illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, targeting platforms linked to money laundering activities. According to a press statement, the Asian country's Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) announced that it liquidated 36 unauthorized exchanges with a combined turnover of more than $100 million and restricted access to over 3,500 unregistered crypto trading platforms.

Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD could take a substantial European market share off Tether's USDT as the former navigate regulatory waters. Speculations have swarmed the crypto space on the status of USDT in Europe after the rollout of the Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

The stablecoin market, currently valued at $206 billion according to defillama.com, has experienced notable shifts, including growth in the first six days of 2025.

Crypto payments service provider Oobit, backed by Tether, Solana and others has announced that they are seeking a license in the UAE and will be setting up an office in Abu Dhabi.

Stablecoin issuer Tether, has in conjunction with a popular crypto exchange platform revealed that it will be conducting a $1 billion USDT chain swap. The swap will shift the stablecoin from other blockchains to Tron network to improve the communication between the supported chains.

The chain swap reallocates $1 billion worth of USDT from multiple blockchains to the Tron network without affecting the overall supply of USDT.

Tether and a top third-party cryptocurrency exchange have announced a chain swap that will move $1 billion USDT from other blockchains to the Tron network. On Jan.

FUD on Tether and EU regulations: the community criticizes the unfounded speculations.

Ripple's XRP has flipped Tether's USDT stablecoin to claim its spot as the third-largest crypto coin by market cap. The coin now only trails behind Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by trading volume, has reclaimed third place in the ranking of digital assets by market capitalization. USDT displaced XRP after an additional $0.6 billion boost to its market cap in a few days.

TRON remains one of the most active venues for USDT activity, becoming the leader for professional-grade and whale-scale transactions.

Tether USDt's trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.

XRP has recorded gains in the past 24 hours to flip USDT as the third largest asset by market cap. The asset has attained this feat for the second time in 30 days after it topped USDT temporarily in December 2024.

The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.

As the market enters 2025, XRP, the cryptocurrency that has garnered global investor interest in recent months, has begun the year exceptionally well. The asset has experienced an impressive 11% surge, propelling its value to approximately $2.42, a level it had not seen since late 2024's price correction.

Tether's general counsel resigns as USDT faces uncertainty over compliance with new EU crypto regulations.

XRP's market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple's release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea's Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest. The post XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has reclaimed its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and trails just Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from crypto.news, XRP's market cap is nearing the $140 billion threshold.

XRP previously overtook USDT on Dec. 1 when it climbed past both Solana and Tether's stablecoin.

The crypto markets closed 2024 on a shaky note, with fears surrounding Tether (USDT) dominating social media. Many speculate that Tether's compliance with Europe's MiCA regulations could trigger a market crash. However, the narrative may be overblown according to Michael Van de Poppe.

The price of XRP increased by over 1.6% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.42. It has now overtaken Tether's USDT to secure the third spot in the crypto rankings by market capitalization.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaborative effort between stablecoin giant Tether, the TRON blockchain, and blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, has achieved a notable milestone by freezing over $100 million in criminal assets across the globe.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.

Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard in charge of legal affairs for the stablecoin issuer and exchange.

Tron's T3 Financial Crime Unit, formed through a partnership between Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen $100 million in Tether's USDT since its inception in September.

A crypto crime task force formed by Tron (TRX), TRM Labs and Tether has reportedly frozen over $125 million worth of USDT internationally since its August 2024 inception.

XRP price rises nearly 15% to $2.44, reclaiming third position in cryptocurrency rankings as whale activity and institutional interest drive market momentum.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, has captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. Despite facing a recent bearish trend and trading 14.5% lower than its high in December, many remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025.

Now that MiCA has taken effect in the European Union, crypto experts are divided on how this may impact Tether. USDT's market cap dropped sharply, but fears of a Tether collapse may be overblown.

A coalition formed by Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs is working with law enforcement agencies across the world to stamp out crypto-related crime.

Stablecoin leader Tether has seen its market value decline amid new European Union cryptocurrency rules. The company's USDT just had its sharpest weekly drop in two years, Coindesk reported Thursday (Jan. 2), leading to concerns about market volatility.

T3 Financial Crime Unit, started by Tron blockchain, stablecoin issuer Tether, and TRM Labs in September, has frozen $100 million in illegal USDT.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit, a joint effort by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, has frozen over $100 million in criminal assets.

“Cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in April.

Tether's U.S. dollar stablecoin witnessed its biggest downturn since FTX collapsed during the lethargic 2022 crypto market period.

Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs' joint initiative successfully freezes $100M in USDT through blockchain analysis, marking a major win against crypto-based financial crimes.

Tether's USDT has experienced its largest weekly drop in market capitalization since the FTX collapse of November 2022.

T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) has frozen criminal assets valued at $100 million across five continents. Formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs in August 2024, the group collaborates with law enforcement worldwide to disrupt organized schemes that rely on blockchain transactions.