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cointelegraph.com Mar 13, 2025 03:36

Traders could be prepping to buy as USDT activity hits 6-month high - Onchain activity for Tether has hit a sixth-month high, possibly indicating traders are gearing up to jump back into the market, according to analysts.  Data shared by the blockchain data platform Santiment in a March 12 X post shows Tether’s (USDT) onchain activity has been on the rise, peaking with over 143,000 wallets making transfers on March 11, the highest in six months.“When USDT & other stablecoin activity spikes during price drops, traders are preparing to buy. Added buy pressure aids in crypto prices recovering,” Santiment said.Onchain activity for Tethers USDT has spiked, reaching a sixth-month high. Source: SantimentIt comes as Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a four-month low of $76,700 on March 11, as the wider crypto market shed even more of the gains made post-US election amid macroeconomic uncertainty and an escalating tariff war.Speaking to Cointelegraph, Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at Kronos Research, said traders often accumulate Tether during dips to position themselves for buying opportunities, adding buy pressure that can help crypto prices recover.He speculates the uptick in USDT wallet activity likely reflects traders capitalizing on recent market volatility.“Possible causes include broader economic uncertainties, crypto-specific events like regulatory developments or post-election sentiment shifts, and Tether’s role as a stable haven, making it an ideal holding for investors preparing to deploy capital strategically,” Liu said.Related: Bitcoin, crypto ‘dip buy hype’ is now at its highest level in 7 monthsLiu says the surge in USDT activity is a bullish indicator, suggesting significant buying power on the sidelines, but the crypto market’s recovery will likely depend on factors like macroeconomic conditions, regulatory clarity, and investor confidence.“However, with the inflation rate easing to 2.8% in February, lower than expected in recent CPI data, this could reduce pressure on crypto prices and signal a more favorable environment,” he said.“Additionally, the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on March 18th may provide further indications on interest rates and monetary policy, potentially influencing market development and recovery,” Liu added. A key Bitcoin and crypto sentiment tracker, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, hit its lowest score in over two years on Feb. 26 as it slipped deeper into “Extreme Fear,” reaching a score of 10.Crypto sentiment has staged a recovery since, but the index has still registered a score of 45 on March 13, still in fear territory.Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino touring the US Meanwhile, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino is currently on a tour of the US as lawmakers move to regulate the sector. During a March 12 speech at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference, he said that as it stands, around 37% of USDT users are using it as a savings account to store value.“They don’t have bank accounts. The only thing that they have in their life is usually cash,” Ardoino said.“Now they finally can hold the most used and most important stable currency in the world, that is the US dollar, but they keep it in their smartphones as their savings account.”CEO of @Tether_to, @paoloardoino, speaks at Cantors Global Tech Conference. #CantorTechhttps://t.co/2z8d46WDMG— Cantor (@Official_Cantor) March 12, 2025At the same time, Ardoino said, Tether is acting as one of the “last strongholds for the US dollar” amid growing concerns that the US dollar could lose dominance as the world’s reserve currency and a go-to for international transactions and commodity trades.The stablecoin issuer has also been working to curb bad actors in the space, collaborating on more than 170 law enforcement operations and freezing $2.5 billion in illicit funds, according to Ardoino.Magazine: Crypto fans are obsessed with longevity and biohacking: Here’s why

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cointelegraph.com Mar 13, 2025 05:00

Ripple secures Dubai license to offer crypto payments in UAE - Blockchain payment provider Ripple received full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer cross-border crypto payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The company announced on March 13 that it had secured its DFSA license, allowing it to operate in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), a UAE free-economic zone with its own tax policies and regulatory framework.The announcement came almost six months after the company announced its receipt of an in-principle approval of the DFSA license. On Oct. 1, 2024, Ripple revealed that it was working to become licensed by the DFSA as it aimed to roll out its digital asset infrastructure in the UAE. Enabling blockchain-based global payments for UAE businessesWith this license, Ripple can now provide its global blockchain-based payment solutions to businesses across the UAE. The company said this allows it to cater to financial institutions looking for partners to help them use digital assets in real-world applications. In a news release sent to Cointelegraph, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the UAE is “well-placed” to benefit from tech and crypto innovation, thanks to its early leadership and supportive environment:“We are entering an unprecedented period of growth for the crypto industry, driven by greater regulatory clarity around the world and increasing institutional adoption.”Ripple also reported that it had seen increased demand across the Middle East for cross-border payments. The company said the demand was not limited to crypto-native firms but also came from traditional financial institutions. Related: UAE to introduce legal framework for DAOsRipple becomes the first crypto payment provider in the DIFCWith DFSA approval, Ripple has become the first blockchain-enabled payments provider to operate within DIFC’s free zone, according to DIFC CEO Arif Amiri.”We are thrilled that Ripple is deepening their commitment to Dubai by securing a DFSA license that makes them the first blockchain-enabled payments provider in DIFC,” he said.The license allows Ripple to tap into opportunities in the UAE and the broader MENA region, he added.Magazine: The Sandbox’s Sebastien Borget cringes at the word ‘influencer’: X Hall of Flame

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