Telegram Integrates Mini-apps for Crypto P2P Transactions
Telegram’s integration of Tether USDT stablecoin and mini-apps will allow for seamless peer-to-peer transactions, as first-time users may encounter crypto without notice. The stablecoin will also facilitate the launch of e-commerce, paywalled content, games, and other business activities on The Open Network’s (TON) layer-1 blockchain, according to TON Foundation director of investments Justin Hyun, who […]
Tether’s USDT Goes Live on TON Blockchain
Stablecoin issuer Tether has launched its USDT stablecoin on Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem, The Open Network (TON). Tether announced the launch of the gold-pegged Tether Gold (XAUT) stablecoin on TON on April 19, in addition to the information above. The announcement coincided with the keynote addresses delivered by Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram, and Paolo […]
Binance Announces Mandatory Conversion of 15 Tokens to USDT
A major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced the mandatory conversion of 15 tokens into USDT (Tether). At midnight on April 21, Binance would exchange tokens for USDT based on the balances that users have in their Binance wallets. Until now, users can still withdraw their airdropped or delisted tokens. Asset withdrawal will only be possible […]
OKX Realigns US Compliance Team as Top Priority
The offshore exchange OKX has elevated its U.S. compliance staff to the highest echelon of the company. A strategic change brought about by growing regulatory monitoring of Bitcoin exchanges for their anti-money laundering policies is that the department now commands priority over all other divisions. The restructuring of OKX is in line with a larger […]
Celo Blockchain Adds Support for Tether Stablecoin USDT
Tether continues to expand its USDT stablecoin across various blockchain networks, entering a strategic collaboration with the Celo network to facilitate feasible microtransactions. Tether USDT on Celo, a layer-1 network compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machines (EVM) and optimized for quick and inexpensive payments. Announcing the news to Cointelegraph on March 11, Tether noted that the […]