BlackRock stablecoin reserve fund secures top S&P rating
S&P awarded BlackRock’s $50 million BRSRV an AAAm rating, while USDT remained weak under its separate stablecoin framework.
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S&P gives BlackRock tokenized reserve fund top stability rating
The rating recognizes the fund’s ability to maintain a stable net asset value, while S&P separately reaffirmed USDT among the lowest-rated stablecoins under its existing assessment framework.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai5 Aug
Upbit adds GRVT trading pairs across three major markets
GRVT rose 23% before Upbit’s scheduled launch of KRW, BTC and USDT markets, with Ethereum deposits and opening order limits.
Binance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 Days
Binance has launched a 30-day bitcoin-backed loan offering up to 1,000 USDT, with no price-triggered liquidation during the initial term. A promotional 0.5% service fee remains available through Sept. 3. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On Aug. 4, Binance announced Lite Loan as a simplified borrowing product that lets eligible master-account users […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms5 Aug
Iran offers transit fee exemptions to Chinese and Russian vessels in Hormuz, accepts Bitcoin and USDT for tolls
Iran's toll policy in Hormuz could strain global energy costs and complicate crypto markets, impacting geopolitical and economic dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 Aug
Tether generated $1.5B in profit in Q2 amid crypto market turmoil
Tether's growing dominance amid market turmoil highlights the need for scrutiny on reserve buffers, impacting stablecoin trust and competition.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 Aug
Binance Launches Lite Loan With Bitcoin-Backed USDT Borrowing
Lite Loan, a new cryptocurrency-backed loan product that enables qualified customers to pledge Bitcoin and borrow up to $1,000 in USDT, was introduced by Binance today. In contrast to conventional cryptocurrency loans, Lite Loan eliminates price-triggered liquidation risk during the first 30-day loan term, relieving customers of the stress of market
TheNewsCrypto•Mohamed Faisal4 Aug
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Struggles Against USDT but BTC Pair Paints a Much Bleaker Picture
XRP is still trading within a long-term bearish structure across both its BTC and USDT pairs. Although sellers have slowed their momentum in recent weeks, the price has yet to reclaim any meaningful resistance. This has left the broader trend tilted to the downside. Meanwhile, the current consolidation appears to be taking place at a […]
Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years
XAUt added to its bullion backing during gold’s worst quarter since 2013, as tokenized commodity holder counts continued to rise.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai4 Aug
TRON crosses 15B transactions as TRX eyes breakout
TRON has surpassed 15 billion transactions as USDT supply tops $90 billion, while TRX remains below the $0.34 resistance level.
Japanese retailer Lawson adds USDC, USDT and JPYC to stablecoin payment trial
Lawson has expanded its stablecoin payment pilot to include USDC, USDT and JPYC through a second point-of-sale test at two Tokyo stores, while continuing to evaluate the technology for future retail use. According to an announcement from Lawson, the convenience…
Binance launches bitcoin-backed ‘Lite Loan’ with $1,000 borrowing limit
Binance has launched Lite Loan, a bitcoin-backed borrowing product that lets eligible users borrow up to $1,000 in USDT.
The Block•Yogita Khatri4 Aug
South Korea’s Upbit lists HOME as Bithumb adds 2 tokens
Upbit adds HOME in KRW and USDT markets, while Bithumb opens won trading for META2 and Paxos stablecoin USDG on Aug. 4.
Tether claims $1.5B profit, but hidden math reveals a $4.2B hit that halved its safety cushion in 90 days
Tether's second-quarter materials report $1.5 billion in net operating profit, earned mainly from Treasuries and repo activity. However, the attached reserve report shows a negative $3.17 billion first-half financial result, and the company's materials do not reconcile the two figures. Subtracting the first quarter's positive $1.04 billion financial result from that first-half figure implies a […]
CryptoSlate•Gino Matos1 AugA
Tether posts $1.5B net profits in Q2 as USDT users hit record high: Details
Stablecoin market shed off $15B in value in Q2
AMBCrypto•Benjamin Njiri1 Aug
DOJ Files to Recover $47K in Crypto From ATM Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors are seeking approximately $47,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly taken from five victims through a technology-support and government-impersonation fraud scheme. The case reflects expanding efforts to recover digital assets after scammers convert victims’ cash through cryptocurrency ATMs. Computer Warning Led Victim to a Crypto ATM The U.S. Attorney’s Office civil forfeiture action seeking 47,461.73111 USDT […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms1 Aug
Tether’s $1.5 billion Q2 profit and the reserve buffer problem
Tether earned $1.5 billion in three months while its safety cushion fell by half, raising questions about whether the world’s largest stablecoin can sustain its reserve strategy through a rate cycle. The numbers look strong. Tether generated $1.5 billion in…
CEO Arrested Over Alleged Crypto-Funded Contract Killing
Federal prosecutors allege the chief executive of a cross-border currency exchange business converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents before arranging payments tied to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities also claim the executive sent 25,000 USDT as part of the final payment after agents staged the victim’s killing. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Payments Completed Murder-for-Hire Scheme […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms1 Aug
Uniswap launches Earn with Morpho lending vaults
Uniswap has launched Earn, a self-custodial lending product that allows users to deposit USDC, USDT, and ETH into Morpho vaults without leaving its app. Uniswap Earn supports USDC, USDT and ETH Earn is available through the Uniswap Web App and…
Tether Q2 profit hits $1.5B as USDT supply grows
Tether generated approximately $1.5 billion in net operating profit during the second quarter of 2026 as returns from US Treasury holdings and repo operations supported its earnings. Tether reports $4.1B in excess reserves Tether’s total assets stood at approximately $187.7…