February has been an overall notable month for cryptocurrencies and the crypto industry. We’ve seen Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, reach milestones not seen since the crypto winter started. The bull run has seemingly started, as many analysts and investors have announced, and it appears to be following a ‘2-year…
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, closed January above the $40,000 threshold, signaling positive price action. However, market expert Justin Bennett suggests that Bitcoin’s bottom has yet to be reached. Bennett’s analysis highlights the possibility of further price declines, with Tether’s stablecoin USDT dominance (USDT.D) chart indicating potential downward movements. Tether Dominance Signals…
The cryptocurrency industry has witnessed a significant change in the movement of stablecoins, offering valuable observations into the evolving dynamics of the market. Recent data from IntoTheBlock and CryptoQuant has shown a surge in stablecoin inflows into exchanges, reaching record highs in January. Notable inflows were observed on January 2nd ($478 million), January 3rd ($489…
In an encouraging development for the crypto space, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has doubled down on its Bitcoin investment momentum by acquiring a staggering 8,888 BTC, further diversifying its portfolio. Tether Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings Tether has recently made its third largest Bitcoin purchase, as the stablecoin issuer added a…
Tether, the issuer of the ubiquitous USDT stablecoin, cemented its dominance in 2023, ballooning its market share to a staggering 71%. This explosive growth, however, comes with a chilling undercurrent: a United Nations report linking USDT to a surge in cybercrime and money laundering in Southeast Asia. Glassnode data paints a stark picture of Tether’s…
On-chain data shows an increasing trend of Bitcoin moving to exchanges, a typical bearish sign, but another signal still remains optimistic for the bulls. Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Are Up, But So Are USDT Deposits According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, BTC has been flowing into exchanges recently. The relevant indicator here is…
Stablecoin issuing company Tether has announced a new security policy aimed at protecting the crypto ecosystem from bad actors. In addition, the USDT issuer is looking to enhance its cooperation and relationship with law enforcement agencies. Tether Freezes 41 New Wallets Following New Security Policy In a blog post on December 9, Tether stated it…
Data shows that the Tether (USDT) market cap is almost $90 billion. Here’s why this growth could matter for the price of Bitcoin. Tether Market Cap Has Continued To Observe A Rise Recently Tether is a cryptocurrency pegged to the US Dollar, meaning its price remains stable around the $1 mark. The asset is the…
Tether, known for its USDT stablecoin, has recently made headlines with its Bitcoin holdings soaring in value, generating a profit exceeding $1 billion. Notably, this significant financial gain can be attributed to the stablecoin issuer’s approach of buying Bitcoin using a portion of its net profits. This move has proven highly lucrative amid the recent…
The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has explained how Tether (USD) and USD Coin (USDC) exchange inflows preceded the recent Bitcoin rally. Bitcoin Rally May Restart If Stablecoins See Further Exchange Deposits In a new post on X, Santiment discussed the trend in the supply of exchanges of various assets in the cryptocurrency sector. The “supply…