Tether seeks Big Four firm for its first full financial audit: Report

Stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly engaging with a Big Four accounting firm to audit its assets reserve and verify that its USDT (USDT) stablecoin is backed at a 1:1 ratio. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reportedly said the audit process would be more straightforward under pro-crypto US President Donald Trump. It comes after rising industry concerns over a potential FTX-style liquidity crisis for Tether due to its lack of third-party audits. Tether to produce first full audit after scrutiny “If the President of the United States says this is top priority…

Ripple urges SEC to stick to statutes and leave new crypto rules to Congress

Key Takeaways Ripple argues that the SEC should focus on existing statutes and defer new crypto regulations to Congress. Ripple criticizes the previous SEC administration’s application of the Howey test as distorted and complex. Share this article Ripple has called on the SEC to stick to existing statutes and let Congress establish new legal frameworks for crypto. According to the firm, the regulator should focus on fraud prevention, using laws already in place, and leave the market structure definitions to the legislative body. “Congress is actively considering market structure and…

Why Current ‘Boredom Phase’ Could Trigger Epic Rally

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. A crypto analyst has predicted that the XRP price could hit $27 soon. He describes the cryptocurrency’s current price action as a “ Bermuda Triangle or boredom phase” —…

Crypto VC giant targets $1B for new funds, expects oversubscription — Report

Venture capital firm Haun Ventures is reportedly looking to raise $1 billion for two new crypto-related investment funds within the next three months. If successful, $500 million will be allocated to early-stage crypto investments, while the remaining $500 million will go toward late-stage crypto investments, people familiar with the matter told Fortune Crypto on March 21. Different market conditions to 2022 led to lowered expectations The VC firm, founded by former Coinbase board member and federal prosecutor Katie Haun in 2022, reportedly did not aim for the $1.5 billion it…