What are Tether tokens and how do they work?
Tether tokens are assets that move across the blockchain just as easily as other digital currencies but that are pegged to real-world currencies on a 1-to-1 basis.
Tether tokens are referred to as stablecoins because they offer price stability as they are pegged to a fiat currency. This offers traders, merchants and funds a low volatility solution when exiting positions in the market.
All Tether tokens are pegged at 1-to-1 with a matching fiat currency (e.g., 1 USD₮ = 1 USD) and are backed 100% by Tether’s reserves.
As a fully transparent company, we publish a record of the current reserve assets.
How are Tether tokens Issued
More stability, more growth
Tether tokens have grown in popularity over the past few years, with a market cap of over US$65 billion (as of September 2022). Tether tokens allow customers the ability to transact across different blockchains, without the inherent volatility and complexity typically associated with digital tokens.
Blockchain ready
Tether tokens exist as digital tokens built on various blockchains including Algorand, Avalanche, Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Near, Omni, Polygon, Solana, Bitcoin Cash's Standard Ledger Protocol, Statemine, Statemint, Tezos, and Tron. Therefore, issuance of Tether tokens is viable on various blockchains with varying capabilities depending on the transport protocol used.
New Tokens
Tether only issues new Tether tokens when they are requested and purchased by customers who have followed our strict KYC procedure.
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Latest news
Tether Expands AI Focus, Welcomes Top Talent to Fuel Innovation
26 March, 2024 — Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the largest company in the cryptocurrency industry, announced a strategic expansion of its AI focus, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation. This significant move underscores Tether's dedication to advancing AI accessibility and efficiency, further solidifying its role as a pioneer in shaping the future of technology.
With a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion for its core product USDt and a reputation for strategic investments in diverse sectors, including peer-to-peer telecommunications, renewable energy and bitcoin mining, Tether continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation. As concerns grow over the monopolization of AI technologies by Big Tech, Tether data, with this announcement, is stepping forward to champion transparency and privacy in AI model development.
The expansion of Tether data’s AI focus will focus on several key areas. Firstly, Tether data plans to pioneer the development of open-source, multimodal AI models to set new industry standards, driving innovation and accessibility within AI technology. It will also lead collaborations to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into market-driven products, leveraging the technology to address real-world challenges. Lastly, actively engaging with the broader ecosystem through community contributions, Tether data seeks to advance the field of open AI while showcasing its innovative projects.
Moreover, Tether data is also announcing a global recruitment drive for top-tier talent to contribute to its burgeoning AI division. This expansion into cutting-edge technology domains marks a significant milestone for the company.
"Artificial intelligence stands poised to revolutionize nearly every facet of our lives, both in the real and digital worlds," said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. "Our investment in Northern Data Group, known for resilient and high-performance technologies, aligns perfectly with our vision. Today's announcement establishes a new division within Tether, redefining AI boundaries and democratizing privacy-preserving open AI technology while setting industry benchmarks for innovation, utility, and transparency."
Starting today, Tether data invites talented individuals passionate about AI to explore career opportunities on its careers page here.
To learn more, visit https://tether.to.
Tether Assists US Government in Seizure of Illicit Funds Linked to Tech Scam
March 12, 2024 — Tether, the largest company in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has played a pivotal role in assisting the United States Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, in their seizure of approximately $1.4 million worth of Tether (USDT) tokens from a tech support scam network. The funds will be returned to the victims of the fraud. Tether’s voluntary support of the DOJ and FBI marks another significant effort in its fight against the use of cryptocurrency in the commission of financial fraud.
The U.S. DOJ publicly acknowledged Tether for its assistance in effectuating the transfer of these assets, further underscoring the company's commitment to upholding integrity within the crypto industry.
The alleged fraud scheme, which remains under investigation, targeted mostly elderly individuals across the United States. Perpetrators used popups to deceive victims into believing their computers were compromised, prompting them to contact tech support. Victims were then coerced into thinking their bank accounts were in danger, leading to funds being converted into cryptocurrency to supposedly protect them from hackers. These funds were transferred into virtual currency wallets controlled by the perpetrators.
“We are proud of our collaboration with the United States government in combating financial fraud within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The seizure of $1.4 million worth of Tether (USDT) marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to uphold integrity in this rapidly evolving industry,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether “Our commitment to safeguarding users and eradicating illicit activities remains unwavering. Together with law enforcement agencies across the globe, we will continue to lead the charge in fostering a safer and more secure environment.”
Tether remains steadfast in its commitment to combating financial fraud and illicit activities in cryptocurrency. The company will continue to voluntarily assist law enforcement agencies to help protect the safety and security of its users and the broader crypto community.
Driving the Future of Money
Tether supports and empowers growing ventures and innovation throughout the blockchain as a digital token built on multiple blockchains.