What is Tether (USDt)? Tether’s USDt is a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to a real-world asset. Unlike many cryptocurrencies known for their price swings, Tether’s USDt is designed to maintain a consistent price tied to the US dollar. This price stability makes Tether an appealing option for investors who want to…

Anurag Arjun, co-founder of Avail — a unified chain abstraction solution — and the Polygon layer-2 scaling solution, told Cointelegraph that most current chain abstraction techniques create even more fragmentation of the crypto ecosystem. The tech founder said that each distinct blockchain base layer features its own set of security assumptions, making interoperability between chains…

Crypto markets stumbled as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on aluminum and steel — the latest salvo in an escalating US trade war. Trump said that any “steel coming into the United States” and aluminum will be hit with a 25% tariff, according to a Feb. 9 report by the Associated Press. He also said that…

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino predicts that quantum computing will eventually hack inactive Bitcoin wallets, returning the Bitcoin in those wallets to circulation. However, he says this is still a long way off. “Any Bitcoin in lost wallets, including Satoshi (if not alive), will be hacked and put back in circulation,” Ardoino said in a Feb….

Coinbase’s assets under management (AUM) make the cryptocurrency exchange worth more than the 21st largest bank in the United States, showcasing the continued growth of the crypto industry. Coinbase, the world’s third-largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) by trading volume, is holding over $420 billion worth of digital assets on behalf of its users. The $420 billion AUM…

Real-world assets (RWAs) are gaining traction as investors seek stable, yield-generating alternatives amid Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation and global market uncertainties. RWA tokenization refers to financial products and tangible assets like real estate and fine art minted on the blockchain, increasing investor accessibility and trading opportunities of these assets. Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 psychological mark…