Tether Gold (XAU₮) has surpassed a $3.3 billion market value following a 36% increase in its physical gold reserves in Q1 2026, driven by rising investor demand for tangible assets amid high gold prices and global economic concerns. The token offers a one-to-one backing with physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, combining traditional safety with digital features like instant liquidity and real-time settlement. This growth reflects a shift toward digitized gold as a dynamic portfolio tool, meeting both institutional and retail investor needs for secure, accessible gold exposure. The product operates transparently under El Salvador's Digital Asset Issuance Law and undergoes regular third-party audits to ensure reserve integrity.
The UK government plans to limit overseas political donations to £100,000 annually, impacting Reform UK, which relies heavily on donations from Christopher Harborne, a British-Thai billionaire with a 12% stake in Tether. Harborne has donated over £22...
Visa reported a record $1.79 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transaction volume for June, surpassing the previous high from February. USDC dominated with 67% of the volume, mainly on Solana and Coinbase's Base network, reflecting growing adoption and...
Bitcoin started July strong, trading above $63,000 after a tough first half of 2026, with a 6.09% weekly gain despite being down nearly 28% year-to-date. The rebound is driven by large holders aggressively buying the dip, while institutional demand w...
Revolut will stop supporting Tether's USDT stablecoin by August 31, 2026, to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations, which require stablecoins to have EU approval. Users can no longer buy USDT after July 6 and deposits will be disabled after July 30. ...
Revolut will remove Tether's USDT stablecoin from its platform by August 31, 2026, disabling purchases from July 6. This move aligns with regulatory and risk considerations under the EU's new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, which have led othe...
