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Tether becoming the 7th largest buyer of US Treasury bonds in 2024, with $33.1 billion in assets, is an important sign of the expanding influence of this stablecoin not only in the cryptocurrency sector but also in the traditional financial market.

Impact on the crypto market

Strengthening the position of USDT

With a massive amount of assets invested in US Treasury bonds, Tether is proving that USDT is backed by one of the safest assets in the world. This helps

The fact that U.S. President Donald Trump officially imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum could spark a new trade war between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). In response to this move, the EU announced it would tax €26 billion worth of U.S. goods starting in April, escalating trade tensions.

Impact on the cryptocurrency market

Increased economic instability → Does cryptocurrency benefit?

Crypto firms have to do checks on transactions of 1,000 euro or more, and the framework adds measures to mitigate risks in transfers with self-hosted wallets.Policymakers in the European Union on Wednesday reached a provisional deal on parts of a comprehensive regulatory package to combat money laundering that will force all crypto firms to run due diligence on their customers.The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) is a broad-stroke effort to combat sanctions evasion and money laundering. It includes the creation of a single rulebook and sets up a supervisory authority that will also have purview over the crypto sector.The European Parliament and Council (which gathers finance ministers from the bloc's 27 member states) have agreed to measures, including for crypto firms to apply "customer due diligence measures when carrying out transactions amounting to €1,000 ($1,090) or more."The deal also adds measures to mitigate risks in relation to transactions with self-hosted wallets, Wednesday's announcement said.The EU last year finalized specific AML checks on crypto fund-transfers alongside its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. In December, the European Parliament and Council agreed on setting up the AML supervisory authority. Wednesday's agreement specifically concerned the EU's sixth money-laundering directive and the rulebook as part of the AMLR.The package may have got tougher as it went through the EU's complex legislative process in light of U.S. sanctions against crypto anonymizing tool Tornado Cash, as well as fears that crypto was being used to evade sanctions by Russia and even Hamas. A lawmaker leading the discussions on the package in Parliament last year assured the measures won't seek to outlaw privacy-enhancing crypto.Industry body, the EU Crypto Initiative, urged lawmakers in May 2023 to remove planned restrictions on privacy-preservation tools or, failing that, to include a "clear delineation between prohibited anonymous high-risk accounts and high-risk anonymizing instruments.""This agreement is part and parcel of the EU’s new anti-money laundering system. It will improve the way national systems against money laundering and terrorist financing are organized and work together. This will ensure that fraudsters, organized crime and terrorists will have no space left for legitimizing their proceeds through the financial system," Belgian Minister of Finance, Vincent Van Peteghem, said in a press statement.#eu #cryptonews #moneylaundering #TrendingTopic #MANTA

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Big News About Stablecoins in Europe: Tether's USDT is NOT Becoming Illegal!

There's been a lot of confusion about Tether's stablecoin (USDT) and its future in Europe due to new crypto regulations. Here's what you need to know in simple terms:

1. What's Happening?
The European Union (EU) has introduced new rules called MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) to regulate cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins like USDT. These rules officially take effect on December 30, 2024.

2. Is USDT Becoming Illegal?
No, USDT will NOT be illegal in the EU. However, under MiCA, companies like Tether need to meet specific rules about transparency, safety, and protecting users.
If Tether doesn’t comply, USDT will be non-compliant (it won’t meet EU standards), but it won’t be banned or illegal.

3. What’s the Timeline?
MiCA gives companies a 6 to 18-month transition period to adjust and follow the rules. Tether and other stablecoin issuers have until mid-to-late 2025 to comply.

4. Why Are Some Exchanges Delisting USDT?
Some crypto exchanges (like Coinbase) are removing USDT early because they want to avoid regulatory issues while waiting for clarity. Other exchanges may wait and see if Tether complies.
If USDT doesn’t comply, exchanges in Europe may stop offering it to avoid penalties from regulators.

5. What Does This Mean for Users?
If you live in Europe, you might see fewer platforms supporting USDT in the future. This opens the door for other stablecoins that already meet MiCA's rules.
For example, Ripple’s RLUSD (a new MiCA-compliant stablecoin) could become more popular as it’s designed to work within these regulations.
6. Can Tether Adapt?
Tether is a major player in the crypto world and has time to meet these rules. If they adapt, USDT will remain available in Europe. But if they don’t, compliant alternatives will likely take over.

Why This Matters
The EU’s new rules aim to make the crypto market safer and more trustworthy. It’s a big step for the industry, but also a challenge for companies like Tether.
As a user, this means you might need to look at new stablecoin options in Europe soon.
What do you think—will Tether comply, or will new
competitors take its place? Stay tuned for more updates!

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The coalition forces dismantle the transnational money laundering operation.
A sophisticated money laundering operation using cryptocurrency to transfer profits between criminal organizations has just been dismantled following an international investigation. Eurojust, the agency supporting law enforcement cooperation within the European Union, reported the arrest of 23 suspects linked to this operation.
The investigation led to the freezing of $28 million in cryptocurrency, along with the seizure of $8 million in cash after a series of raids across Europe. The total amount laundered reached $100 million, with money laundering activities occurring at least 6 times a week through commercial flights and public transportation.