William Quigley, WAX/Tether: Stablecoins’ Role in Global Payments William Quigley, co-founder of WAX and Tether, firmly believes that stablecoins are more than a tool for traders—they’re the key to transforming the global economy. Already central to crypto trading and cross-border payments, their future potential is even more exciting. Brock Pierce: The Rise and Fall of Puerto Rico's Crypto Utopia Once seen as a crypto pioneer, Tether co-founder Brock Pierce’s vision for a tech-driven utopia in Puerto Rico has unraveled amidst legal battles, financial woes, and local backlash. Discover the story of big dreams, broken promises, and the clash between crypto ideals and harsh realities. Tether to Freeze Sanctioned Crypto Wallets Tether's engagement with U.S. authorities has notably intensified. The latest move, as of April 2024, involves the company's decision to block USDT addresses associated with Venezuela's oil deals. Whitepay: 500,000 USDT Raised for Ukraine! Amidst Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's perseverance surprised many. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have stood strong, backed by the nation's unity and worldwide donations. Support from individuals worldwide, including crypto donations through Whitepay, has significantly bolstered Ukraine's defense efforts. 7 Crypto Platforms for Earning Passive Income on USD Stablecoins Many crypto platforms allow users to stake USDT, USDC, and dollars with an interest rate of 5-15%, without the risk of crypto market downturns. Sponsored Sponsored Tether’s Multimillion-Dollar Foray into AI and Mining Tether Group has invested $420 million in computer chips. Specifically, they acquired 10,000 H100 GPUs from Nvidia, a popular choice in the artificial intelligence sector. This deal also includes a 20% ownership stake in Northern Data, a German-listed bitcoin mining company. AI Will Choose Bitcoin Over USDT Tether’s Chief Technology Officer, Paolo Ardoino, suggests that in a dystopian AI-ruled future, AGI (artificial general intelligence) would prefer a decentralized currency like Bitcoin, as machines would favor a currency independent of human influence. Will Tether Leave Europe? MiCA Forces a Tough Choice Tether, the long-standing leader in the stablecoin market with USDT, faces a tough decision. New MiCA regulations are pushing the company to either adapt to stricter rules or risk being excluded from the European Union. Paolo Ardoino: “Winning Is a Marathon, It’s Not a Sprint” His rapid rise in the crypto world is a modern success story, filled with ambition, ingenuity, and an unwavering drive to transform global finance. Best known as the CEO of Tether, his influence extends far beyond that role. Meet Paolo Ardoino. Sponsored The Origins of the First Stablecoins Tether (USDT) was introduced in November 2015, and many in the crypto community view it as the forefather of all stablecoins. However, this isn't entirely accurate. Let’s explore the predecessors of Tether and the lessons learned from their shortcomings. “Stablecoins Way Better than Digital Fiat”: MakerDAO Interview GNcrypto had a pleasure talking to Tadeo, Developer Relations for Spark Protocol, MakerDAO’s SubDAO. And the conversation wasn’t just about the Dai stablecoin or its advantages compared to its competitors, USDT included. We delved into which countries are better at regulating crypto, why people trust opaque businesses, recent research into Solana as a potential future codebase for MakerDAO. Tether Stays Away from Loans Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino has refuted recent WSJ claims about restarting USDT-denominated loans. WhiteBIT Gift Cards: Share the Joy of Crypto WhiteBIT Gift Cards, valued between 25 and 500 USDT, have now made their debut on the digital product trading platform, g2a.com. Tether and Georgia Government Collaborate to Drive Blockchain Tether, the leading stablecoin provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Georgia to develop and promote blockchain, Bitcoin, and peer-to-peer infrastructure. This strategic partnership aims to position Georgia as a central hub for cutting-edge technologies, sparking a wave of innovation and economic growth.