Tether Faces Downgrade By S&P Global Amid Concerns Over Disclosure And Assets Holdings
Tether, the entity behind the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, USDT, has experienced a downgrade in its rating by S&P Global. This decision, made public on Wednesday, stems from what the agency describes as “persistent gaps in disclosure” and a growing allocation of “high-risk assets” within Tether’s reserves. The assets highlighted include Bitcoin (BTC),…
SoftBank, Ark Invest Among Potential Investors In Tether’s $15 Billion Funding Round
The industry’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether (USDT), is reportedly in discussions with a series of leading firms including SoftBank Group and Ark Investment Management, for a significant funding round aimed at raising between $15 billion and $20 billion. This capital influx could potentially value the company at an astonishing $500 billion. Bloomberg News first reported…
Tether Targets $500 Billion Valuation In New Equity Offering Amid US Expansion Plans
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization and trading volume, USDT, is reportedly seeking to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion through a private placement, potentially elevating the company’s valuation to around $500 billion. As recent reports highlighted on Tuesday, this ambitious financial maneuver could position Tether alongside some of…
Tether Defends Its Record, Blasts WSJ For ‘Irresponsible Reporting’
In a recent report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), it was alleged that Tether is currently under federal investigation for potential violations related to sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the US. The inquiry, reportedly led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is said to focus on whether Tether’s stablecoin, USDT,…