Tether (cryptocurrency) & United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Tether (cryptocurrency): Perpetual futures for crypto pose competitive threat to exchanges.

United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Regulator's decision to allow perpetual futures for crypto raises competitive concerns for exchanges.

Tether (cryptocurrency): Tether is the central entity, completing its first full audit with a clean opinion, which enhances its credibility and market position. The audit confirms its reserves exceed liabilities, potentially strengthening trust in USDT.

United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC previously fined Tether $41 million for misleading claims about USDT backing. This audit may reduce regulatory risk, but the CFTC's past actions remain part of Tether's history.

Tether (cryptocurrency): Dominant stablecoin issuer; Clarity Act would provide regulatory clarity for stablecoin operations.

United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC would gain primary authority over most crypto assets under the bill, clarifying its role.

Tether (cryptocurrency): USDT, the stablecoin issued by Tether, is heavily used on the TRON blockchain, with over $90 billion in circulation.

United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The CFTC regulates Bitnomial as a DCM and DCO, providing oversight for the Tron (blockchain) futures market.