Tether USDT Posts Record User Growth in Q4 Despite Market Shock
Tether reported record USDT user growth and higher reserves in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as crypto markets suffered a sharp liquidation-driven downturn.
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The Digital Payments topic covers the technologies, networks, and financial infrastructure transforming how value moves in the digital economy. This section includes updates on stablecoin adoption, blockchain-based settlement systems, cross-border payment rails, merchant integrations, fintech partnerships, and the use of digital assets in everyday transactions. It highlights regulatory developments, enterprise solutions, payment protocol upgrades, and the increasing role of Web3 in modern payment flows. Readers gain insights into how blockchain is reshaping global commerce through faster, more transparent, and programmable payment methods.
Latest Digital Payments News
Kraken Parent Payward Posts 33% Revenue Growth on Trading Surge
Kraken parent Payward reported a sharp rise in 2025 revenues as higher trading volumes and acquisitions helped diversify income streams ahead of a potential IPO.
Canada Tightens Crypto Custody Rules to Reduce Investor Losses
Canada’s investment regulator has introduced stricter, tiered custody standards for crypto assets, aiming to reduce losses from fraud, hacks, and weak governance.
Tether Extends USDT and Gold Tokens into Opera’s MiniPay Wallet
Tether is expanding support for USDT and Tether Gold within Opera’s MiniPay wallet, targeting broader stablecoin and digital asset adoption across emerging markets.
UAE Acquires Stake in Trump-Linked WLFI Stablecoin Firm
Sheikh Tahnoon’s investment in World Liberty Financial ties the USD1 stablecoin to a $2 billion Binance deal, raising scrutiny amid US AI export policy shifts.
Bitcoin Slips Out of Top 10 Global Assets by Market Value
Bitcoin fell out of the top ten global assets by market capitalization following a price decline, placing it below Saudi Aramco and several large technology firms.
Abu Dhabi Firm Launches First UAE-Registered Dollar Stablecoin
Universal Digital has introduced USDU, the first US dollar stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital payments framework.
South Dakota Lawmaker Revives Proposal to Allow State Bitcoin Investment
A South Dakota legislator has reintroduced a bill that would allow the state to allocate up to 10% of certain public funds to Bitcoin, reflecting a…
Tether Emerges as Major Global Gold Holder with 140-Ton Reserve
Tether has quietly accumulated around 140 tons of gold, positioning itself among the world’s largest non-sovereign bullion holders as it expands beyond stablecoins into physical reserves.
Tether Launches USA₮ as Federally Regulated Dollar Stablecoin for US Market
Tether has formally launched USA₮, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the United States’ new GENIUS Act framework.