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Bitfinex, Tether Settle With NY AG for $18.5M: Cloud Lifted?

“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.

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NY AG’s Probe of Tether, Bitfinex Ends in $18.5M Settlement

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.

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Paxos CEO: Mainstream Adoption of Crypto Will Revolutionize the Financial System

Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the Bitfinex and Tether settlement, the rise of USDT around the world and the impact of institutional adoption by major players including PayPal.

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Markets

Tether Deal With New York State Brings Quick Reversal of Crypto-Market Sell-Off

The settlement appears to remove what might have been a systemic threat to cryptocurrency markets.

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NY AG’s $850M Probe of Bitfinex, Tether Ends in an $18.5M Settlement

In a closely watched case with wide-ranging implications for the crypto market, Tether has admitted no wrongdoing and will provide reports on USDT’s reserve composition for two years.

New York Attorney General Letitia James. The NYAG's office settled a long-running investigation into Bitfinex and Tether.

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A Sudden Loss of Faith in Tether Would Pose Risk to Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says

"If any issues arise that could affect the willingness or ability of both domestic and foreign investors to use USDT, the most likely result would be a severe liquidity shock to the broader cryptocurrency market," the report says.

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Policy

SEC Should Monitor Tesla's Elon Musk for Market Manipulation: Roubini

The NYU economist also warned bitcoin could "collapse" if Tether and Bitfinex are indicted this year.

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Markets

Bitfinex Says It Repaid Tether for $550M Loan at Center of NYAG Probe

Bitfinex says early Friday it repaid fully of the loan to Tether.

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Markets

Tether Just Won't Go Away. Does the Crypto Market Care?

As the crypto market continues to rally, an old debate reignites on whether the most important stablecoin in trading is really stable.

Tether Chief Technology Officer Paolo Ardoino. Tether issues the USDT stablecoin.

Markets

Bitfinex Says It's Nearly Done Turning Over Documents to NYAG

The document production process has already stretched over a year.

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