Solv Protocol and Utexo have partnered to create the first bitcoin-native yield infrastructure using atomic swaps between bitcoin (BTC) and Tether's USDT on Bitcoin's Lightning Network and RGB protocol. This integration eliminates custodial risks by removing intermediaries, enhancing privacy, security, and settlement finality, aligning with Tether's 2025 plan to issue USDT on RGB-compatible rails. The collaboration targets institutional investors by enabling fast, low-cost, and confidential transactions, positioning Solv to lead as Bitcoin-native stablecoins grow mainstream in 2026. This move supports scalable, native stablecoin settlements and advances decentralized finance on Bitcoin's network.
Circle won a court-backed arbitration ruling confirming it lawfully suspended Heka Funds' USDC minting and redemption services due to undisclosed ties to Tether and suspected market manipulation. Heka failed to disclose Tether as its main investor, w...
Tether is shifting stablecoin use from crypto trading to everyday financial services by leading a $7 million investment in Pact Labs. The company aims to integrate its stablecoin USA₮ into payroll systems and real-time payments, addressing the $11 tr...
Pact Labs secured $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Tether to enhance its on-chain lending platform on the Aptos blockchain. The company operates the PACT Protocol, which has facilitated nearly $2 billion in loans and serves around 500,00...
Tether led a $7 million Series A funding round in Pact Labs to expand the use of its USA₮ stablecoin in payroll, payments, and lending through fintech partnerships. Pact Labs connects traditional fintech with blockchain liquidity, enabling over 500,0...
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit began trading the Derive (DRV) token on July 14, offering trading pairs with Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT). This listing enhances DRV's exposure in one of Asia's largest crypto markets a...
