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Tether and Republic of Guinea Sign MoU to Advance Digital Transformation Through Blockchain

Tether, a leading company in the digital asset sector and issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Republic of Guinea. This collaboration seeks to explore blockchain and peer-to-peer technologies with the aim of fostering economic growth and positioning Guinea as a key […]

Tether Establishes New Headquarters in El Salvador, Bolstering Emerging Markets Focus

Today’s leading stablecoin issuer, Tether, is in the final stages of relocating its operations to El Salvador, following the successful acquisition of a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. This move is seen by the company as an important step in Tether’s ongoing efforts to support the adoption of digital currencies, placing the company in […]

Tether Announces Development of UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin

In a significant move within the digital asset industry, Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has unveiled plans to introduce a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). This announcement marks a strategic collaboration between Tether, the UAE’s multi-billion dollar tech conglomerate, Phoenix Group PLC, and Green Acorn Investments Ltd. The Dirham-pegged […]

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