The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework has licensed 35 tokens but excluded major stablecoin issuers like Tether, restricting EU users' access to top global stablecoins. Circle's EU Strategy head, Patrick Hansen, warns this leaves many users unprotected or cut off from major stablecoins, despite local issuers gaining momentum. The EU has opened a public consultation until September 30 to review MiCA and potentially ease rules for foreign issuers, aiming to make the framework more competitive and globally aligned.
Cryptocurrency markets show a general downward trend with Bitcoin priced around $77,205, down nearly 1%, and Ethereum falling 2.59%. Other major coins like XRP, Solana, and Litecoin also experienced declines. Some smaller tokens showed gains, but ove...
Tether's USDT0 token has launched on the Stellar blockchain, providing users access to over $180 billion in USDT liquidity across multiple chains. This integration uses LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token standard, enabling seamless cross-chain tran...
Two Thai nationals sued Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze their $42.4 million USDT without a court order, allegedly profiting from the interest on the locked funds. The freeze occurred following an informal request from U.S. Homeland Security,...
Two Thai businessmen have sued Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze $42.4 million of their USDT in October 2025, months before any court warrant was issued. The freeze was linked to an investigation into crypto fraud, but the plaintiffs claim the...
Two Thai businessmen filed a lawsuit against Tether in New York, claiming the company froze $42.4 million USDT in their wallets in October 2025 without a warrant, following an informal Homeland Security request. The freeze used Tether's smart contrac...
