United Nations reports USDT used for money laundering across SE Asia
USDT has become a popular payment method for criminal gangs, particularly those in the gambling industry, operating in Southeast Asia.
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Tether founder Brock Pierce defaults, loses hotel, sues partner
Brock Pierce has sued his business partner Joseph Lipsey III alleging that he manufactured a default to "steal" the W Resort.
US-based stablecoins suffered in 2023 as key players battle it out
At the end of 2023, algorithmic stablecoins are out, US-based stablecoins are shrinking, and international ones like Tether are exploding.
Tether custodian Cantor Fitzgerald loves Tether, chief says
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick bragged about holding Tether's treasuries in a recent CNBC interview.
Tether rarely minded law enforcement, now it suddenly does
A few weeks after US Secret Service and FBI agents began surveilling USDT wallets, Tether announced “voluntary” sanctions compliance.
Russian founder of sanctioned exchange Garantex starts Tether desk
Exved, a new Russian firm working on cross-border USDT flows, is working with executives of previously sanctioned firms like Garantex.
Casino operators with ties to Tether, Wirecard busted for money laundering
Imperial Pacific casino operator Ji Xiabao has been found guilty of money laundering and running a criminal syndicate by Chinese courts.
Top Ukraine official’s $1.5M in USDT, BTC seized in embezzlement probe
The former chief of Ukraine's cyber security agency allegedly embezzled $1.7M in state funds and must hand over $1.5M in USDT and BTC.
Tether gives FBI peek behind the curtain
Tether shared that it's deepening its ties with the FBI and the Secret Service, onboarding them to its platform.
Nepal smugglers caught selling gold from China for $16M USDT
Nepalese smugglers reportedly moved 33kg of gold from China in flour sacks packed by children before selling it for $16 million USDT.