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Tether Increases US Treasury Holdings Despite Profit Decline

Tether Increases US Treasury Holdings Despite Profit Decline

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, significantly increased its holdings of US Treasuries by over $3 billion in a recent quarter, bringing its total exposure to approximately $120 billion. This move occurred despite a year-over-year decrease in quarterly profits. The company’s latest attestation report highlights the shift in its reserve composition towards US Treasury bills, reverse repurchase agreements, and money market funds with Treasury exposure.

BNB Chain Stablecoin Market Cap Jumps 30% After New Token Launch

BNB Chain Stablecoin Market Cap Jumps 30% After New Token Launch

The Binance BNB Chain saw a significant surge in its stablecoin market capitalization, increasing by 30% in the past week. This growth, reaching $9.26 billion, was fueled by the introduction of USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, which added over $2 billion in value. This expansion highlights the increasing adoption and activity within the BNB Chain ecosystem.

Ripple's Bid for Circle Rejected: Offer Too Low

Ripple’s Bid for Circle Rejected: Offer Too Low

Ripple’s offer to acquire Circle, the stablecoin issuer, for between $4 billion and $5 billion was reportedly rejected. According to sources, Circle deemed the bid insufficient. The report, published by Bloomberg News, indicates that no final decision has been made regarding a potential revised offer from Ripple.

PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin Clears SEC Probe: Regulatory Victory

PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Clears SEC Probe: Regulatory Victory

The SEC has concluded its investigation into PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, deciding against enforcement action. This outcome, revealed in PayPal’s Q1 2025 financial report, resolves a subpoena issued in November 2023 and alleviates regulatory concerns surrounding the dollar-backed cryptocurrency. This positive development removes a significant hurdle for PYUSD’s market presence.