Circle introduces a new protocol upgrade, the CCTP V2, reducing cross-chain settlement time to seconds.

Circle has introduced an upgrade of its cross-chain transfer protocol, enabling the settlement of USDC transactions within seconds.

Tether's USDT has received official approval from Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant milestone for the stablecoin in the Southeast Asian market.

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Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated today that USDT stablecoin adoption in developing nations effectively creates a decentralized market for US debt, positioning everyday people as indirect purchasers of American treasuries through Tether's reserves.

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CCTP V2 enables nearly instant USDC transfers between blockchains with new feature, reducing blockchain transaction times from minutes to seconds.

The update reduces cross-chain 'transaction settlement time to seconds, compared to an average of 13 to 19 minutes.'

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has approved USDT and USDC for trading on regulated exchanges.

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The country's SEC has officially approved Tether's USDt and Circle's USDC for trading on regulated exchanges. This move is part of a broader effort to embrace digital assets while keeping a firm grip on regulation.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC stablecoins for trading on regulated exchanges.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved Tether's USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trading and potential use in payments, marking a significant step forward for stablecoin adoption in Asia.

Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies, adding the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), as trading pairs on regulated digital asset exchanges. The decision follows a public consultation in February, where most respondents supported the move.

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Thailand's SEC announced top stablecoins USDT and USDC as official cryptocurrencies for various uses. Thailand citizens can start USDT and USDC trading and payments from March 16, 2025.

Thailand has added two dollar-backed stablecoins to its list of regulated cryptocurrencies as global stablecoin adoption gains steam.

On-chain data from Lookonchain revealed that USDT and USDC Stablecoins on Ethereum increased by $1.3 billion. The analytic firm also noted that USDT and USDC Stablecoins on Hyperliquid decreased by $77 million.

Thailand's SEC approved USDT for trading and payments on regulated exchanges, effective March 16, 2025, fostering digital asset innovation with a robust regulatory framework. The post Thailand SEC Approves USDT for Trading and Payments on Regulated Exchanges appeared first on Cryptonews.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the nod to Tether's USDT to operate in the country. The move will see USDT granted legal approval in the Southeast Asian country as it seeks global regulatory compliance.

Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has designated Tether stablecoin USDT as an approved cryptocurrency. The stablecoin issuer announced this on March 10, noting that it will boost USDT use in the country.

Thailand's financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies. The country has now allowed the use of Tether (USDT) and Circle's USD Coin (USDC) on licensed digital asset exchanges. This decision follows a growing demand for stablecoins in crypto trading and payments worldwide.

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Tether's USDt (USDT) and Circle's USDC (USDC) for cryptocurrency trades, allowing the stablecoins to be listed on regulated exchanges across the country.Thailand's SEC announced the approvals last week after soliciting feedback from the public on proposed regulatory changes that were finalized in February and scheduled to go into effect on March 16. As Cointelegraph previously reported, there have been growing calls within Thailand to legitimize cryptocurrency usage and urge stablecoin adoption to boost domestic revenue.

Several major financial institutions are gearing up to launch their own stablecoins as they eye the lucrative cross-border payments market.

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of the largest two stablecoin assets, Tether (USDT) and Circle's USD Coin (USDC), in digital asset transactions.

Thailand has officially recognized USDT (Tether) as a regulated cryptocurrency, and it can also be used for payments.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Tether's USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trade on regulated exchanges.

Previously, only bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), XRP, stellar (XLM) and certain tokens used in the Bank of Thailand's settlement system were approved.

OORT's decentralized AI Layer1 blockchain, Olympus Protocol, has officially integrated Circle-issued stablecoin, USDC. By doing so, Olympus bridges DeAI with real-world utility.

USDC's dominance on Binance continues to rise, challenging Tether's market position amid shifting regulatory frameworks in the European Union.

XRP is currently trading at $2.34 with a market capitalization of $135.76 billion, placing it in fourth position behind tether (USDT) at $142 billion, while its 24-hour global trade volume stands at $6.07 billion within an intraday price range of $2.31 to $2.55, reflecting a decline of 31.3% from its all-time high.

Cambodia's central bank revokes Huione Pay's license over regulatory violations amid accusations of facilitating illicit transactions.

The company announced that deposits and withdrawals of the popular stablecoin are now live on the Crypto.com App. This will give users another way to access fast and low-cost transactions.

The FBI has offered up to $10 million for the capture of ex-Olympian who used USDT for alleged drug- and murder-related payments and money laundering. The post FBI Offers $10M for Capture of Ex-Olympian Who Used USDT for Alleged Criminal Activity appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tether froze $28 million in USDT on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, forcing it to shut down operations following EU sanctions and amid increased scrutiny of platforms linked to financial crime.

If convicted, former Olympian Ryan Wedding faces life in prison for allegedly running a transnational drug syndicate that leveraged USDT.

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Sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex is announcing the suspension of its operations after Tether blocked its platform's wallets. In a new Telegram announcement on Thursday, the Russian exchange says that Tether has blocked Garantex's wallets, which contained over 2.5 billion rubles, about $28 million. “Dear users! We have bad news.

Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first-ever exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Aptos (APT). This significant development has already had an immediate impact on the price of APT, triggering a surge of 13.75% in just 24 hours.

Stablecoin operator Tether has revealed that it has frozen $27 million in USDT on the sanctioned Russian crypto exchange, Garantex. The cryptocurrency exchange has also suspended all its trading and withdrawal services.

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex has temporarily suspended all its services after Tether froze $28 million worth of USDT held on the exchange. The announcement came via a Telegram post from Garantex on March 6, 2025, detailing the suspension of all operations, including cryptocurrency withdrawals. The exchange disclosed that Tether's action impacted wallets containing over 2.

Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange under US sanctions, accused Tether of attacking the Russian crypto market.

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has immobilized roughly $28 million in USDT tokens on Garantex, a cryptocurrency platform based in Russia. This measure corresponds with the European Union's sanctions against Garantex, which allege ties to Russian governmental entities and illicit networks, particularly amid Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

Sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex has halted operations following Tether's decision to freeze $27 million worth of USDT on the platform. In a March 6 announcement on Telegram, the exchange confirmed a temporary suspension of crypto trading and withdrawals, citing Tether's decision to freeze its funds.

Hamster Network has reached a significant milestone in blockchain technology by processing 34,028 transactions per second (TPS), surpassing leading platforms such as Solana and Aptos.

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex on Thursday said stablecoin Tether had blocked digital wallets on its platform holding more than 2.5 billion roubles ($28 million), forcing it to suspend operations days after coming under EU sanctions.

"Tether has entered the war against the Russian crypto market and blocked our wallets worth over 2.5 billion rubles," Garantex said.