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Tether appoints new CFO as audit plans progress

Tether appointed Simon McWilliams as its new chief financial officer on Mar. 3, aligning with its move toward a full financial audit.

He replaces Giancarlo Devasini, who will become chairman of the group.

McWilliams brings over 20 years of experience in finance, specializing in investment management and auditing.

Tether is known for its stablecoin, pegged to traditional currencies, helping users avoid price volatility in cryptocurrency transactions.

Recent Tether developments

Timeline
03-Feb-2025 💰 Tether reports $13b profit in 2024
  • Tether reports $13B profit for 2024.
  • Record $113B exposure to US Treasurys.
06-Jan-2025 💰 Bitcoin wallet developer secures $5m for expansion
  • JAN3 raises $5M seed funding led by Fulgur Ventures
  • Funds to expand AQUA wallet features and integrations
03-Jan-2025 📉 Tether’s market cap drops amid new EU crypto rules
  • USDT market cap drops 1.2% to $137 billion
  • Coinbase Europe delists USDT amid MiCA regulations
03-Jan-2025 ⚖️ New EU crypto rules lead Tether to shift leadership
  • Hoegner steps down; Hilliard appointed new counsel
  • Leadership change amid EU’s new crypto regulations
02-Dec-2024 🚀 XRP overtakes tether, becomes third-largest crypto
  • XRP overtakes USDT in market cap
  • XRP price up 30% to $2.46 in 24 hours

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