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Tether reports $13b profit in 2024

Tether, a stablecoin issuer, reported a net profit of US$13 billion for 2024, according to its fourth-quarter and year-end attestation released on Jan.31.

The report, reviewed by accounting firm BDO, indicated that the company earned US$6 billion in profit during the fourth quarter alone.

The firm’s exposure to US Treasurys increased to US$113 billion, marking a record high.

Tether issued US$23 billion in USDT during Q4, bringing the total issuance for the year to US$45 billion.

Recent Tether developments

Timeline
03-Jan-2025 📉 Tether’s market cap drops amid new EU crypto rules
  • USDT market cap drops to $137B amid new EU rules
  • Coinbase Europe delists USDT over compliance issues
03-Jan-2025 ⚖️ New EU crypto rules lead Tether to shift leadership
  • Stuart Hoegner resigns as Tether’s counsel
  • Michael Hilliard appointed to lead legal teams
02-Dec-2024 🚀 XRP overtakes tether, becomes third-largest crypto
  • XRP surpasses USDT, now 3rd largest crypto
  • XRP price soars 30% to $2.46 in 24 hours
12-Mar-2024 🚀 Tether CEO wants to break Microsoft, AWS, Google’s hold on cloud computing
  • Ardoino aims to disrupt cloud monopolies.
  • Pear Runtime enables peer-to-peer app development.
14-May-2014 📱 Nintendo and Docomo join forces to offer 3DS tethering in Japan
  • Nintendo launches 3DS tethering app in Japan
  • Compatible with select Android devices, starting with S5

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