Tether

May 19, 2021

Coinbase has expanded its support for Tether. Previously only available on Coinbase Pro, customers will now be able to purchase USDT on the retail application. CoinDesk's Nik De discusses the addition of Tether to Coinbase. Plus, an update on the arrest of the founder of Bitcoin Fog, an illegal bitcoin mixing service.

May 4, 2021

Coinbase Pro is delaying the rollout of trading on stablecoin tether (USDT) until next month, citing application programming interface (API) issues. “The Hash” panel breaks down the ongoing controversy around tether.

Apr 28, 2021

Coinbase will list Tether on its professional trading platform. The decision is a controversial one: Tether has been involved in a series of legal disputes, including with the New York Attorney General's Office, over its claims to be backed by the US dollar. Nik De breaks down the situation.

Apr 23, 2021

Tether published an attestation today verifying that it has $35B in assets to back USDT. The report card, produced by a third-party accounting firm, is the first from Tether since 2018. Nik De discusses the report and its significance.

Mar 30, 2021

Tether co-founder William Quigley joins "First Mover" to discuss his new NFT-focused venture. Calling for audits and more transparency by Tether, Quickly also answers questions that remain following the New York Attorney General's case involving Tether, the world's largest stablecoin by market value.

Mar 23, 2021

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt commented on Tether’s $18.5 million settlement, saying the whole case was “a distraction” for the crypto space with no impact on bitcoin at all. He also explains why he anticipates more investigations.

Feb 23, 2021

Voyager Digital CEO and co-founder Steve Ehrlich comments on the impact of the New York Attorney General’s settlement with Bitfinex and Tether.

Feb 23, 2021

“The Hash” panel discusses the Bitfinex and Tether settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office, and whether or not a dark cloud looming over the crypto industry has truly been lifted.

Feb 23, 2021

Bitfinex and Tether reach a $18.5M settlement with the New York Attorney General, bringing 22-month inquiry to an end. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor, Global Policy & Regulation Nik De joins “First Mover” to explain what this ruling means for the wider crypto industry.

Feb 23, 2021