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DECRYPT: Tether's USAT Token Sees Over 500% Boost in Circulating Supply

COINTELEGRAPH: Trezor adds native USDt, USDC yield via Morpho integration

Summary: The feature lets users earn stablecoin yield directly through Trezor Suite without connecting external wallets or using separate DeFi apps. Trezor has integrated native stablecoin yield functionality into Trezor Suite, the hardware wallet p …

COINDESK: Traders once again prefer dollars over bitcoin. USDT, USDC dominance rises

Summary: Share this article X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Traders once again prefer dollars over bitcoin. USDT, USDC dominance rises. Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026 By |Edited by May 27, 2026, 11:34 a.m. 3 min read Tether CEO Paolo Ardoi …

THE BLOCK: Tether-focused chain Stable launches USDT institutional yield product

Summary: Quick Take StableEarn “brings institutional-grade yield to USDT holders directly” on the Layer 1 backed by Bitfinex, Hack VC, and Franklin Templeton. The yield will be earned through “real-world” products tied to assets like Treasurys and g …

DECRYPT: Total Stablecoin Market Cap Exceeds FX Reserves of 95 Countries

DECRYPT: With Central Bank’s Blessing, Georgia Taps Tether for 'Official' Stablecoin

Summary: In brief Tether is working alongside the Government and Central Bank of Georgia to launch GELT, an official stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari. The initiative advances Georgia’s ambition to become a premier crypto hub, utilizing a purpo …

COINTELEGRAPH: Tether, Georgia plan lari-backed stablecoin GELT under new rules

Summary: Georgia’s central bank released stablecoin rules in March covering reserve backing, issuer documents and external auditor verification. Stablecoin issuer Tether and the government of Georgia plan to launch a stablecoin called “GELT” that wo …

COINTELEGRAPH: Why banks are fighting stablecoins after shaping the rules

DECRYPT: Tether Secures Majority Ownership of Bitcoin Treasury Firm Twenty One, Buying Out SoftBank

Summary: In brief Tether has acquired SoftBank’s stake in Twenty One Capital (XXI), completely removing the Japanese tech giant from the venture. Shares that SoftBank purchased for nearly $1 billion last year were valued around $711 million on Wedne …

COINTELEGRAPH: Tether buys SoftBank's stake in Bitcoin company Twenty One Capital

Summary: The stablecoin issuer bought SoftBank’s 26% stake, expanding its control over the public Bitcoin holder as it moves into lending, mining and capital markets. Tether has acquired SoftBank Group’s stake in Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin trea …

DECRYPT: Tether Tightens Grip on Bitcoin Treasury Firm Twenty One With SoftBank Buyout

Summary: In brief Tether has acquired SoftBank’s stake in Twenty One Capital (XXI), completely removing the Japanese tech giant from the venture. Shares that SoftBank purchased for nearly $1 billion last year were valued around $711 million on Wedne …

BLOOMBERG: Tether Buys Out SoftBank Stake in Bitcoin Treasury Firm

THE BLOCK: Tether, Gnosis co-lead $4.4 million seed round for lightweight mobile-friendly Sorted Wallet

Summary: Quick Take With the funding, Sorted intends to expand geographically, particularly targeting Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Tether and Gnosis are taking the lead on $3.4 million in equity funding, with an additional $1 million in strate …

THE BLOCK: Stablecoin supply tops $300 billion but growth stalls as Tether gains at rivals' expense

Summary: Quick Take The bank-issued and GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoin entrants have had a harder start than many expected. The following is excerpted from The Block’s Data and Insights newsletter. The total stablecoin supply has just surpassed the …

COINTELEGRAPH: Beyond APY: Why DeFi needs a trust layer to activate $232B in idle stablecoins

THE BLOCK: Tether invests in remittance fintech LemFi to expand USDT settlement across Africa and Asia

Summary: Quick Take The stablecoin issuer did not disclose the amount of the investment, but said it plans to help LemFi rely on USDT as a settlement layer across Africa and Asia. Founded in 2021, LemFi is backed by Y-Combinator. Tether has invested …

DECRYPT: 1win Crypto Tournaments Go Global With Up to 200K USDT in Rewards

Summary: Willemstand, Curaçao, May 18th, 2026, PlayNewswire International iGaming and crypto-entertainment brand 1win has officially announced the launch of its new global crypto tournament system, featuring competition formats with prize pools rang …