Tether news and trends

Tether CEO Disputes Reports of Fundraising Pullback Amid Valuation Concerns
Blockchain // February 04, 2026

Tether disputed reports Wednesday (Feb. 4) that it scaled back fundraising plans due to investor pushback against a proposed $500 billion valuation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Stablecoin Fragmentation Creates New Risks for Businesses
Cryptocurrency // January 27, 2026

No single stablecoin can efficiently serve emerging markets, global trading desks, and U.S. institutions simultaneously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Tether Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Designed to Comply With GENIUS Act
Blockchain // January 27, 2026

Tether has launched USAT, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin developed to operate within the federal stablecoin framework established by the GENIUS Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Tether Freezes More Than $182 Million in USDT Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // January 12, 2026

Tether reportedly froze more than $182 million of its USDT stablecoin Sunday (Jan. 11), CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Stablecoin Fragmentation Creates New Risks for Businesses

January 27, 2026
No single stablecoin can efficiently serve emerging markets, global trading desks, and U.S. institutions simultaneously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

New US Stablecoin Reserve Rules Could Upend Crypto’s Biggest Players

June 30, 2025
For years, the only thing that was more volatile than the crypto markets themselves was the oversight of U.S. regulators and agencies the industry was subject to. Get the Full...

Circle Is America’s First Publicly Traded Stablecoin Issuer. Now What?

June 05, 2025
Stablecoins have gone public in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Circle Sets Sights on IPO Amid Easing Crypto Regulations

April 01, 2025
Crypto is going mainstream in America, and it’s not an April Fools’ joke. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Tether Invests $100 Million in Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital

February 05, 2026
Cryptocurrency-focused bank Anchorage Digital says it has received a $100 investment from stablecoin issuer Tether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Tether CEO Disputes Reports of Fundraising Pullback Amid Valuation Concerns

February 04, 2026
Tether disputed reports Wednesday (Feb. 4) that it scaled back fundraising plans due to investor pushback against a proposed $500 billion valuation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Tether Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Designed to Comply With GENIUS Act

January 27, 2026
Tether has launched USAT, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin developed to operate within the federal stablecoin framework established by the GENIUS Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Tether Freezes More Than $182 Million in USDT Stablecoins

January 12, 2026
Tether reportedly froze more than $182 million of its USDT stablecoin Sunday (Jan. 11), CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...