Stablecoin issuer Tether, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market behind the widely used USDT stablecoin, has released its audit statement for the first quarter of 2024, accompanied by a report conducted by independent accounting firm BDO. The report, which provides additional financial information beyond the reserves backing Tether’s fiat-denominated stablecoins, shows the company’s profit for the first quarter of the year, which saw an increased influx of capital into the market. Tether Q1 2024 Financials Soar Digging into the numbers, the first quarter of 2024 proved highly profitable for Tether, with a net profit of $4.52 billion. The main contributors, the entities responsible for issuing stablecoins and managing reserves, reportedly generated approximately $1 billion of this profit from net operating gains, primarily from US Treasury holdings. The remaining profits were attributable to mark-to-market gains on Bitcoin (BTC) and gold positions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Dips Below $57,000: 4 Key Reasons The report also highlighted Tether’s success in increasing its direct and indirect holdings of US Treasuries to over $90 billion. This includes indirect exposure through overnight reverse repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasuries and investments in US Treasuries through money market funds. In a sign of significant growth, Tether also disclosed its net equity for the first time, revealing a figure of $11.37 billion as of March 31, 2024. This is an increase from the $7.01 billion equity reported as of December 31, 2023. The report also highlighted a $1 billion increase in excess reserves, which support the company’s stablecoin offerings, bringing the total to nearly $6.3 billion. CEO Emphasizes Transparency And Stability The BDO confirmation reiterated that Tether-issued tokens are 90% backed by cash and cash equivalents, underscoring the company’s stance on maintaining liquidity within the stablecoin ecosystem. Furthermore, the report revealed that over $12.5 billion worth of USDT was issued in the first quarter alone. Tether Group’s strategic investments, which exceed $5 billion as of the report date, span various sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data, renewable energy, person-to-person (P2P) communication, and Bitcoin Mining. Related Reading: Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Dogecoin Price For May 2024 In response to the latest report, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, expressed the company’s commitment to transparency, stability, liquidity, and responsible risk management. Ardoino highlighted Tether’s record-breaking profit benchmark of $4.52 billion and the company’s efforts to increase transparency and trust within the cryptocurrency industry. Ardoino further claimed: In reporting not just the composition of our reserves, but now the Group’s net equity of $11.37 billion, Tether is again raising the bar in the cryptocurrency industry in the realms of transparency and trust. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
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Peter Brandt Roasts Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff For “Betting on Dead Horses”
Legendary financial trader Peter Brandt believes that frequent hate statements about Bitcoin (BTC) from Peter Schiff are likely a strategy for the critic to gain clout on X. The Jab on Bitcoin Hater Peter Schiff Brandt advised Crypto X to stop listening to Schiff’s rants about the flagship cryptocurrency. In his opinion, the Bitcoin critic The post Peter Brandt Roasts Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff For “Betting on Dead Horses” appeared first on CoinGape .
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Top Crypto Events to Watch Next Week: Binance vs. Nigeria, Decision on Ethereum ETF, and Crypto Bill
The post Top Crypto Events to Watch Next Week: Binance vs. Nigeria, Decision on Ethereum ETF, and Crypto Bill appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As we approach the end of May, crypto traders are eagerly awaiting a new week filled with a series of potentially impactful macro events. From Binance’s trial in Nigeria to the FIT21 bill’s voting, these events might have a significant impact on the crypto market. These Events Might Decide Market’s Next Move In recent days, …
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Analyst Predicts Ethereum ETF to Trigger Major ETH Market Moves
Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe predicts Ethereum is nearing its lowest point, with the upcoming Ethereum ETF news potentially triggering significant market moves. Van de Poppe’s analysis suggests a classic “Sell the rumor, buy the news” scenario, leading to substantial price fluctuations. Ethereum current price stands at $3,122.79, reflecting a 1.02% increase in the The post Analyst Predicts Ethereum ETF to Trigger Major ETH Market Moves appeared first on CoinGape .
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BlockDAG’s Display At Piccadilly Circus Propels Toward $10 Valuation By 2025 Amid Legal And Market Dynamics In the midst of ongoing challenges for Coinbase due to a significant lawsuit and the continuous growth of TRON, the cryptocurrency world remains vibrant. A standout in the scene is BlockDAG, which has made
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This Crypto Trader Just Sold All His Bitcoin For Altcoins Like Cardano And XRP, Here’s Why
Crypto expert Michaël van de Poppe recently revealed that he had sold all his Bitcoin and rotated his capital to altcoins. The analyst explained the reason for this move and remarked that he was doing this to acquire more of the flagship crypto later on. Why This Analyst Swapped His Bitcoin For Altcoins In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Van de Poppe explained that altcoins have been “crushed unreasonably hard.” As such, he believes things can only improve from here on, noting that the “upside (for these altcoins) can’t be denied.” Related Reading: Crypto Analysts Reveal Sub-$1 Altcoins Set To Outperform In The Bull Run Based on his explanation, the analyst suggested that these altcoins will likely outperform Bitcoin from here on as the flagship crypto already had its moment before the halving when crypto natives swapped their altcoins for Bitcoin. Before now, Van de Poppe had already predicted that altcoins would make a bounce in their Bitcoin pairs post-halving. He also mentioned back then that there would be a narrative shift to Ethereum. More recently, he indicated that the news around the Spot Ethereum ETF would trigger a rally for Ethereum and other altcoins. While explaining his decision to swap his Bitcoins, he again touched on this and hinted that Ethereum would be integral to any move these altcoins make. Van de Poppe claimed everyone expects the worst, that the Spot Ethereum ETF applications will be denied because the SEC considers the crypto token a security. Therefore, he believes the market is already priced in accordingly and can only recover from here on, even if the SEC eventually rejects the applications. The crypto analyst further claimed that the markets could make a “significant U-turn” if the news ends up being slightly better than a rejection. He also highlighted other developments that could help trigger this move. One is the FIT21 bill, which the House will soon vote on. This bill is expected to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets in the United States. Van de Poppe also noted that the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple is coming to a “final stage” and predicts that the crypto firm will likely secure a final victory, which could also help provide a major boost for these altcoins. Meanwhile, he expects that Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and Real World Assets (RWA) will be “massive,” with traditional companies transitioning into the Web3 ecosystem. As such, Van de Poppe urged his followers to “allocate” themselves if they wanted to “make a large return.” Van De Poppe’s Big Bet It is worth noting that Van de Poppe’s decision to swap his Bitcoins for altcoins isn’t an end in itself but a means to an end. The crypto expert hopes to make a return of 300% to 900% on his investment in the coming six to twelve months. Van de Poppe hinted that he would rotate his capital back to Bitcoin after this period and predicted that he could make another 300% to 600% return on his investment as long as Bitcoin stabilizes. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Willy Woo Predicts Bitcoin Has Room To Run – Here Are The Drivers He warned of the risk of taking such a bet, revealing that he is currently down around 20% on his overall investment. He also remarked that he could still post more losses on his investment, considering these altcoins could still experience further declines from their current price levels. However, Van de Poppe added that he is fine with whatever the outcome of his investment is. Again, he reaffirmed that he is “happily allocating” his entire capital towards altcoins and concluded by stating that the bull cycle will be “glorious.” Chart from Tradingview.com
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