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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The leading cryptocurrency reverses earlier losses in seesaw trading.

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Markets

Tether's USDT Stablecoin Well Over $1 on Ukrainian Crypto Exchange

Tether, which is supposed to represent a $1 value as a dollar-linked stablecoin, is trading above its peg on the Ukrainian exchange amid tensions.

Tether's USDT was trading at around $1.10 on Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna on Thursday. (Kuna)

Videos

Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder: How Tensions With Russia Are Impacting the Region's Crypto Community

Michael Chobanian, the founder of Ukraine Crypto Exchange KUNA, joins “First Mover” to provide a firsthand perspective on the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Chobanian highlights a “slight panic” among the local population and a growing demand to exchange cash for crypto as fears of economic destabilization arise. Plus. he explains that in Ukraine, “Tether is more valuable than US Dollar” and uses the geopolitical crisis to make a case for decentralization. 

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Fall as Sentiment Turns Bearish

The bitcoin Fear & Greed Index declined as macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns linger.

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Finance

Tether Slashes Commercial Paper Holdings by 21%

The largest stablecoin issuer by total supply released its latest attestation report on Tuesday.

USDT is the largest stablecoin by total supply. (DrawKit Illustrations/Unsplash)

Markets

Gold-Backed Tokens Grow Despite Mixed Reviews From Analysts

With high inflation and geopolitical turmoil in the headlines, these tokens appear to be benefiting from the current investment climate.

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Markets

Tether Blacklists Ethereum Address Linked to Multichain Hack

The address, containing more than $715,000 of USDT stablecoins, traces back to hackers who stole $3 million from Multichain users.

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Opinion

4 Unanswered Questions About the Bitfinex Hack

Even after high-profile arrests, we don't have the full story behind the $4.6 billion crypto heist.

Heather Morgan, who along with her husband Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, is accused of attempting to launder more than $4 billion worth of stolen bitcoin. (Heather Morgan/Facebook)

Policy

Tether Responds to CoinDesk’s Intervention in Legal Proceedings

The stablecoin issuer maintains its reserves are "closely guarded" and give it a competitive advantage.

New York State Supreme Court (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Markets

Stablecoins Won Crypto Markets in January – With 0% Returns

The coins showed the highest returns among the largest cryptocurrencies in January just by holding their peg to the U.S. dollar.

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