Tether

Exchanges

Bitfinex Doesn’t Have to Compile Documents During Appeal, Judge Says

A New York judge has rejected the state attorney general's request to have Bitfinex and Tether compile documents during an ongoing appeal.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Traders’ Lawsuit Claims Bitfinex, Tether Cost Market Over $1 Trillion

Bitfinex and sister company Tether caused more than $1 trillion in damages to the crypto market, a new lawsuit claims.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 October 2019
Tether

NYAG to Court: Don’t Let Bitfinex Keep Stonewalling Our Investigation

Bitfinex may be enjoying a break from having to give documents to investigators, but it should be preparing for when the reprieve ends, the NYAG said.

Markets  ·  2 October 2019
Bitcoin

Why Ethereum Briefly Overtook Bitcoin in Daily Transaction Fees

Ethereum transaction fees are back on the rise and they're gaining parity with those of bitcoin. Here's why.

Markets  ·  26 September 2019
Tether

Bitfinex Can Stop Turning Over Documents to NYAG, Court Rules

A division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled Bitfinex can stop turning over documents to state investigators.

Markets  ·  24 September 2019
Tether

Tether Launches Chinese Yuan-Pegged Stablecoin on the Ethereum Blockchain

Tether has launched its Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin, which it revealed will run on the ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token.

Markets  ·  9 September 2019
Bitcoin

Why Tether Volume Is at All-Time Highs

The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets.

Tech  ·  30 August 2019
Tether

Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider

Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong.

Markets  ·  21 August 2019
Tether

New York Supreme Court Denies Bitfinex’s Lack-of-Jurisdiction Claim

iFinex claimed the NY AG lacked sufficient jurisdiction for an investigation into the company's activities.

Markets  ·  19 August 2019
Tether

NYAG Pushes Back on Bitfinex’s Claim That State’s Investigation Is Burdensome

The New York Attorney General office pushed back on Bitfinex's complaints about the cost of complying with the agency's demands for documents.

Markets  ·  1 August 2019
Tether

$500K, 60 Lawyers: Filing Reveals Costs of Bitfinex’s Fight With NY Regulators

Bitfinex has spent half a million dollars producing documents in its ongoing battle with the New York Attorney General's office, a new filing says.

Markets  ·  30 July 2019
Exchanges

Millions in Crypto Is Crossing the Russia-China Border Daily. There, Tether Is King

Tether has a real-world use case: Chinese importers of cheap goods in Russia use it to send millions home daily.

Business  ·  30 July 2019
Tether

Tether Stablecoin Launches on Blockstream’s Liquid Sidechain

A new version of the widely used but controversial stablecoin tether is launching on Blockstream's Liquid Network.

Markets  ·  29 July 2019
Regulation

Judge Punts on Decision in New York Case Against Bitfinex and Tether

A New York judge has delayed making a decision on whether Bitfinex and Tether need to turn over documents to the state Attorney General.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 July 2019
Tether

How US Investors Are Buying Bitfinex’s Blocked LEO Cryptocurrency

Bitfinex says it won't sell its LEO tokens to U.S. investors. But two such entities bought the asset via third parties.

Markets  ·  25 July 2019