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Supply-Chain Attack on Ledger Wallets Results in $90M Theft
Attackers stole up to $93 million by installing hardware implants in Ledger wallets sold through an authorized Southeast Asian reseller.
October 15, 2026, 08:57 PM·Crypto Briefing
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A7 International Launches USDT-to-SWIFT Payment Service
A7 International has launched a service allowing businesses to pay foreign invoices with USDT, with recipients receiving traditional SWIFT bank transfers.
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Tron Stablecoin Supply Surges by Over $550 Million
Tron’s stablecoin market capitalization grew by $554.9 million in one week, with total supply reaching $95.3 billion by mid-October 2026.
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A7 Introduces USDT-Based Cross-Border Payment Service
The A7 settlement system is launching a service that enables cross-border payments via USDT with conversion to fiat through SWIFT, charging a fixed 0.3 percent fee.
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THORChain Reports Temporary USDT Vault Freeze by Tether
THORChain reported a temporary freeze of 1.45 million USDT in its vaults by Tether, marking another recent instance of the stablecoin issuer restricting access to funds.
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Senate Inquiry Targets Cantor Fitzgerald’s Tether Custody and Lutnick Family Profits
Senator Richard Blumenthal is demanding records from Cantor Fitzgerald regarding its custodial relationship with Tether and the financial gains of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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Tether Temporarily Freezes THORChain Assets on Tron
Tether briefly froze 1.45 million USDT held in THORChain vaults on the Tron network, temporarily halting the protocol's cross-chain swap operations.
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Tether Freezes USDT Following Ledger Wallet Thefts
Tether has frozen nearly $90 million in USDT linked to thefts targeting Ledger hardware wallet users who purchased devices through a specific Southeast Asian distributor.
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Tether Freezes THORChain Vaults, Halting Tron Swaps
Tether has frozen four THORChain vault addresses on the Tron network, resulting in the suspension of cross-chain swaps and the immobilization of approximately 1.45 million USDT.
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Senator Blumenthal Questions Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald Relationship
Senator Richard Blumenthal has requested an investigation into Tether's sanctions compliance and its financial ties with Cantor Fitzgerald following a report on USDT usage by sanctioned entities.
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Large USDT Transfer Highlights Capital Shift Between DeFi Protocols
A large wallet moved $150 million in USDT from Aave to Spark, continuing a capital rotation triggered by the April 2026 KelpDAO exploit.
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Polygon Labs Connects Open Money Stack to TRON Network
Polygon Labs has integrated the TRON network into its Open Money Stack, allowing businesses to connect regulated U.S. banking rails with the TRON stablecoin ecosystem.
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Conduit Sues Tether Over Frozen 2.76 Million USDT
Cross-border payment provider Conduit Technology has sued Tether, demanding the release of 2.76 million USDT frozen by the issuer in September 2025.
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Conduit Files Lawsuit Against Tether Over Frozen Funds
Conduit Technology is suing Tether for allegedly freezing $2,76 million in company funds without explanation, citing a connection to a 2024 Brazilian police investigation.
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Senate Democrats Probe Tether Over Iran Sanctions Compliance
A Senate minority-staff report claims USDT is a primary tool for Iranian sanctions evasion, prompting calls for a federal investigation into Tether’s compliance.
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Conduit Files Lawsuit Against Tether Over Frozen Assets
Conduit Technology has sued Tether in a US federal court, alleging the unauthorized freeze of $2,76 million in USDT.
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Tether Expands USDT to Bitcoin Network via RGB Protocol
Tether is bringing USDT back to the Bitcoin network via the RGB protocol, with the project spearheaded by startup Utexo following a $7.5 million investment.
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Tether to Relaunch USDT on Bitcoin Network via Utexo
Tether plans to relaunch USDT on the Bitcoin network in October 2026 via the Utexo infrastructure project, enabling private transfers, direct swaps, and Bitcoin-backed loans.
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US Senate Subcommittee Targets Tether Over Sanctions Evasion Allegations
A US Senate report alleges that Tether's USDT is used as a primary tool for Iranian sanctions evasion, prompting calls for a federal investigation into the stablecoin issuer's compliance.
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Binance Pay Integrates With HIVEX to Enable USDT Payments in Japan
Binance Pay is enabling international visitors to spend USDT at millions of PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through the HIVEX payment framework.
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