USDT

Ok-App111

I’ve been doing a job that paid me in USDT from 2022 to the present so I lost all trading memecoins and selling soon a 10% l'oss etc etc

TheSquattingSlav_21

Wow thanks OP now only because of this post I will buy 1,000,000,000 USDT worth of AuroraCoin To the moon!!!

thinkingperson

Oh, it's the time of the week for this? You can just take this shit list and run a crypto news site. * Binance is charged with money laundering * Tether is printing more USDT * MSTR / STRC is on a death spiral * China is banning / unbanning crypto * Bitcoin cycle hold steady / is broken * Ethereum is dead / alive / is a cat!! * BlackRock is selling bitcoin (it's iBit clients!!!!)

Actual-Ad2198

Good question. The earlier wording was too broad: **PAX is not currently a legal share certificate or direct equity claim in the company.** The planned value-accrual model may include profit-sharing through USDT or PAX distributions, or using part of platform revenue for buyback and burn. Any such mechanism would only be introduced after the legal and regulatory structure is finalized. Governance features such as voting rights may also be added later. For now, the main priority is completing the platform and onboarding real users.

Actual-Ad2198

Yes,Asia first rather than Asia-only. It is being built around Asian users, languages, USDT rails and regional events, while still covering global crypto, sports, macro and politics markets. The platform is still under development. Settlement is off-chain for now, with on-chain deployment planned later; the target chain is still TBD.

AdVisible298

If you’re looking to sell at least $10k worth and have BTC or USDT you can use riverdesk.io

Logical_Lemming

Go to app.aave.com and you can see the borrow APRs for USDC and USDT. They're around 4% right now, but they'll go up if we ever have another bull market.

hello4655

Can I send a ss in dm and we can speak here as it doesn’t let me upload that screenshot shows a Binance deposit of **50.03878 USDT** (\~$50), sent via the **Ethereum (ETH) network** into a Spot Wallet, marked. It includes a transaction ID (Txid) and wallet address as proof of the transfer.

MinimalGravitas

> Can I speak to u in dm as I can go in more detail No, because as soon as this conversation is private you are trusting me not to mislead you, and that is a stupid risk, especially as you've already had someone privately sending you dodgy links. You don't know me and so you shouldn't trust me. > Also I went on block scan and there’s nothing Then ask the person who sent the USDT to send you the transaction reference and tell you what chain they used. Those two pieces of information will let you solve this issue, and nothing else will.

MinimalGravitas

> I checked it , on ether scan Do you know that he sent it on the Ethereum network? If he sent it on a different L1 (such as Tron or BSC) or an L2 (such as Base or Arbitrum) then it won't show up in Etherscan, you need to look on a block explorer for the correct network. Or try Blockscan, which I think checks an address for loads of chains at the same time: https://blockscan.com/ > As I “refreshed it” when he was sending That doesn't make sense. Your wallet refreshing has no impact on the blockchain. If he sent you USDT then it would get to your wallet. Ask him to send you the transaction reference, then you can look it up.

MinimalGravitas

No, no problem just showing your public address. Well done for not clicking. My guess is that doing so would have given the site permission to move USDT from your wallet, an approval attack. Then when you sorted out this USDT from the person paying you, the person who 'helped' in your messages could have stolen them. If you ever do click a dodgy link after connecting your wallet to something then you should 'revoke' permissions, which can often be done on block explorers (e.g. etherscan for Ethereum L1 - https://etherscan.io/tokenapprovalchecker). That lets you cancel any permissions you may have given by mistake.

MinimalGravitas

All you need to do is ask the person who sent you the USDT what chain they used. Then once they have done that you can go to a public block explorer for that chain (e.g. etherscan for Ethereum) and enter your public address (the one that starts "0x"...). Then you will be able to see all the assets and transactions in your wallet for that chain. If you can see the USDT there then just add whatever chain they used to your wallet. Look up how to do that in your wallet's documentation page, but it will probably be something like, 'Settings' > 'Add custom network' > 'Add from chainlist'.

hello4655

They didn’t really give any instructions was trying to help me track it down or what happens But they did say at some point - “Go to https://decentralizedexplorer.net Scroll down to "import token" select Base wallet and connect the wallet manually Click on import USDT and add it to your wallet”

MinimalGravitas

All you need to do is ask him what chain he sent it on. USDT is a token that exists on many different chains, it doesn't have a network of its own. Maybe he sent it on Tron, or Arbitrum or whatever. Your wallet's keypair works on all EVM chains, so the Ethereum address you sent him will be the same address for whatever network they used, you just need to find out which chain to add in your wallet. Obviously don't reply to any private messages offering to help you, if you get stuck ask in this public thread. As long as you don't post your private key/seed phrase it is much safer because other people can see and help if someone tries to scam you.

OneMiners_Marc

Check the txid first. It’ll show which network was used, where the USDT went, and whether the transfer actually completed. If the address matches yours, the funds might already be there and just not showing in your wallet yet, so try adding USDT manually. Also, ignore anyone in your DMs claiming they can “recover” it.

OverallBlock9028

BTC cannot be printed, but: - USDT is printed even more out of thin air than fed. - Thousands of new crypto currencies are created every year. How much BTC would be without usdt fraud?

Ok-Ship812

USDT just changed to DAI. I've been meaning to do that for a while but kept forgetting. Whilst Im in very little risk of getting my shit blocked by USDT why take the risk if you don't have to.

Objective-Choice6518

You kyc USDT in some blockchain, then you lose then in a boat accident  Then whoever finds that USDT on the bottom of the lake use It to buy BTC using a DEX or cross-chain swap

WhaleWilliam

At 2x leverage a 50% move in the wrong direction gets your assets seized. At 5x it's 20% right now even BTC can move 20% and no one would be surprised. Hell USDT could move 20%; it's not impossible

Gemeauxjsy

USDe by Ethena: 3.8% rtUSQ by Cicada Finance: 10.6% Keep in mind these are variable figures so you'll need to check their official website for the latest figures. The source of yield for both of these assets should be differeny quant strategies. To my knowledge, USDe runs on a singular quant strat while rtUSQ are using multiple strategies. Re bridging risk exposure, a big chunk of Defi hacks are associated with crypto bridges. A "bridge" is a protocol that acts as the middleman when the same asset e.g. USDT needs to be transferred between different chains e.g. USDT on BSC to USDT on TRON. How it usually works is that the bridge protocol will interact with the blockchain and either lock or burn the associated asset that is being transferred to a different chain and mint the corresponding amount on the new chain. e.g. If I bridge 1000 USDT thats sitting on the BSC Chain to Ethereum here is what usually happens: 1. My 1000 USDT on BSC gets burnt 2. 1000 USDT on Ethereum gets created and sent to me minus associated fees.

mansonearrn

I went with Instacoins instead; they're regulated and cool with $20k or more. I swapped about $70k USDT for BTC last month. The spread was under 1%, and EUR hit the next day. It was way smoother than expected. They're on WhatsApp at +356 9907 3921. Just DM them what you have and what you want to swap to. You'll usually hear back within a few hours.

trimalcus

Any stablecoin is centralized by design. USDC, EURC, even USDT can freeze your found

Fun_Pomegranate_8139

I can send back $1 USDT also

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Technical-Permit1525

USDT is available on different crypto networks such as ethereum or solana install phantom wallet and just paste in the receive address

PatrolPortfolio

As I explained in my first comment to you, an FDIC high interest account like a cash management investment account or even a platform like River (still FDIC insured) would be the better option while still accruing roughly the same interest. As we saw with USDT being removed due to MiCA, there is still risk with a stablecoin having issues.

ShipMysterious7602

Various reason, often it's because the source only allows one kind of withdrawal like say USDT-TRC20 while I might need USDC-Polygon for something like Tangem Pay or similar. I do not always need to swap or bridge but there are times where you run into hurdles and your only alternative then is to send it onto an exchange like Binance to swap it out there or to make use of the, usually, included swap options. Must admit though, that I hardly do anymore, streamlined things down to a point where I no longer need to swap/bridge so often by selecting different service providers or products. But point stand, crypto in general is anything but cheap once you start swapping or bridging on a regular basis. You really need to do your homework in regards to costs otherwise you can quickly end up losing up to 5% of your capital just in fees to get the crypto where you need it to be.

JayJames29

Dm me and I can sell you my BTC and USDT

Signal_Assistance_87

For everyone asking which card I use: I use the Kolo Card. It’s free to get, but you need to deposit 10 USDT to activate it. It also gives 2% cashback in Bitcoin on your purchases. https://get.kolo.xyz/p233594

OldDomainer

Stablecoins might actually be crypto’s cleanest product-market fit so far. Not everyone wants to trade every candle. Some people just want a simple way to hold value, move funds, and earn passively without dealing with 20 wallets and smart contract risks. That’s why CeFi platforms still make sense for beginners. I’ve been looking at platforms like CoinDepo because they make BTC/ETH/SOL/USDT yield feel simple, especially with fixed-rate options. Crypto doesn’t always have to be about chasing the next 100x. Sometimes the real use case is just making your assets work quietly.

DebugDiag

Yes, I do, or at least I think it’s one of the first, that’s for sure. We’ve already seen real-world use cases in countries like Argentina, where hyperinflation has pushed people to save in another currency just to preserve some of their purchasing power. As a result, USDT has become very popular. Argentina is just one example, but we’re seeing similar real-world adoption of stablecoins in many other high-inflation countries.

JustGodGod

Emergency Help Needed for Family of 10 in Kurdistan 🙏 Our family is in heavy debt and we face immediate eviction because we cannot pay rent. We are 10 people living together, including my parents and my two young boys (ages 2 and 5). We have no credit cards or PayPal here, so cryptocurrency is our only way to receive international help. Even a $1 donation can help keep my children and family safe. Network: Tron (TRC20) USDT Address: ⁠TFruvVpabMo6xrgTQ7otu1V8toMq1KnU4K⁠ …………. Thank you so much for any small help or share.

JustGodGod

Emergency Help Needed for Family of 10 in Kurdistan 🙏 Our family is in heavy debt and we face immediate eviction because we cannot pay rent. We are 10 people living together, including my parents and my two young boys (ages 2 and 5). We have no credit cards or PayPal here, so cryptocurrency is our only way to receive international help. Even a $1 donation can help keep my children and family safe. Network: Tron (TRC20) USDT Address: ⁠TFruvVpabMo6xrgTQ7otu1V8toMq1KnU4K⁠ …………. Thank you so much for any small help or share.

RickSanchez67

USDT on Tron mostly

ToughAd6058

Honestly, the volume numbers are what get me. Visa/Mastercard look like steam engines compared to stablecoin settlement in many regions. Crypto Twitter is too busy chasing memecoin noise to see the real product-market fit staring us in the face. My cousin in Lebanon hasn't used a bank in two years—it's all USDT. It's the boring, unsexy utility that actually changes lives, not another hyped-up launch

a14alo

USDT on which network? The options are based on that.

Cute_Menance

For rev-share deals, avoid the big Twitter accounts with 100k+ followers because they only want upfront USDT. You need to target micro-KOLs (5k to 20k followers) who run active Telegram alpha groups or Discord communities, as they actually have skin in the game and direct distribution. Offer them a tiered CPA structure—like 30% to 40% of the trading fees generated by their referees, with a milestone bonus (e.g., an extra $500 in stablecoins once their network hits $1M in trading volume). The massive red flag to watch for is "wash trading" where they use bots to fake volume just to claim CPA payouts, so make sure your backend has a solid sybil-detection filter before you launch. If you want to identify which specific tokens these micro-KOLs are actively hyping so you can target the right niches, you can run a free scanner like [https://compoundpulse.io/scanner?ref=reddit](https://compoundpulse.io/scanner?ref=reddit) to track trending on-chain volume and find the communities driving the actual liquidity.

Cute_Menance

You are looking for "relative strength," and it is one of the most profitable setups in crypto if you time the BTC pivot right. The manual way to do this is to open TradingView, pull up the altcoin's BTC pair (e.g., SOLBTC or LINKBTC), and look for higher lows while BTC/USDT is making lower lows. On the USD chart, you want to see the alt holding above its 8-period or 21-period EMA on the 4-hour chart while BTC is aggressively flushing. When BTC finally stabilizes and prints a reversal candle on the 1-hour, the alts that refused to break their local support levels are the ones that will squeeze the hardest. If you want to automate this instead of flipping through a massive watchlist during a dump, you can run a free scanner like [https://compoundpulse.io/scanner?ref=reddit](https://compoundpulse.io/scanner?ref=reddit) to quickly filter for alts showing strong relative strength and high volume inflow while the rest of the market is bleeding.

Educational_Cable405

I got the 'your USDT is being delisted, convert or withdraw' email from my exchange during that wave and genuinely panic-swapped everything into USDC because my brain assumed depeg. Turned out there was zero market risk, it was pure compliance theatre. The only thing it cost me was a stressful evening and a bit of spread on the swap. Felt dumb afterward.

Educational_Cable405

Stable to stable that size should be a couple bucks if it hits an actual stableswap pool, so the route is what got you, not the fee. $360 is right around 2.4%, which usually means one of two things: the swap widget left slippage at like 1-3% and a sandwich bot filled exactly up to whatever you left sitting there, or the aggregator hopped you through ETH on the way and you ate price impact on a volatile leg it never needed to touch. Big USDC/USDT orders on a shallow pool are basically a dinner bell for MEV.

TheCryptoDong

Always be careful with linked given by random (including me) on Reddit, but check https://app.rhino.fi/bridge?token=USDT&chainOut=ETHEREUM&chainIn=TON&tokenOut=USDT&mode=pay&amount=50000

TheCryptoDong

>im an EU resident and just checked on kraken cex i can still deposit and exchange usdt to basically any other asset including directly to eur. Are you really sure? I can't and I had to open USDT recovery ticket.

Al8tk

Buy some BNB on Binance and withdraw it to your wallet in the same way as you did with USDT.

QuickAnywhere3753

Nothing dramatic — Revolut-Daddy just locks your USDT in a cage and slowly bleeds you with inactivity fees until you cry uncle and swap to their approved stablecoin like a good compliant citizen. Or you withdraw it to self-custody before the deadline like an actual crypto user. Tether’s survived far worse than European fintech tantrums."

QuickAnywhere3753

True, Tether never bothered applying for MiCA EMT status — they knew the game. But let’s be real: this just means more Europeans will route through non-EU platforms, DEXes, or just withdraw to self-custody like you said. USDT didn’t become king because of friendly regulators. It became king because it’s the easiest on-ramp/off-ramp for normies in high-inflation countries and for people who value speed and simplicity over compliance badges. Swapping to USDC is the ‘safe’ move for EU exchanges, but expecting the shady billions and street-level usage in LatAm/Africa/Asia to suddenly flip is wishful thinking. The shadows don’t do deadlines.

QuickAnywhere3753

Exactly. In places like Venezuela, USDT basically became the people’s dollar. It’s stable, dead simple (1 USDT = 1 USD in their heads), and everyone accepts it. Bitcoin is still ‘that magic internet money that goes up and down like crazy.’ Criminals don’t want education campaigns — they want something that passes the grandma test at the street market. USDT wins there every time.

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Dedsnotdead

The chart you’ve posted is USDT, it’s “pegged” to USD? The answer is “YES”.

69rambo69

European here with USDT. I swap first on CURVE finance (DEX) and then send to KRAKEN

BloodWillow

Well, if you have a rejection notice from Binance, I'd say it's pretty reasonable to assume Binance rejected the deposit. Your solution would be to download a reputable wallet that accepts USDT and have your friend transfer the USDT directly to your private wallet. You may need to convert the USDT to another coin before depositing it to Binance, but then you would at least have the funds under your control.

DotNo5915

USDT

RickSanchez67

USDT are on Tron for the most part

ScopulyX

It may also depend on which blockchain your USDT is on. That can affect which exchanges or services support the transfer.

mizhgun

You are EUpean. At least BingX and MEXC are still allowing to operate USDT to EUpeans.

gkm-chicken

For me, as European, KuCoin worked good for large USDT amounts sales.

Pal3-Assignment

Best I can do is 1trillion USDT

Notyours_Jaxk

Don’t spread misinformation, switcher.finance is a scam. They scammed me out of 500 USDT. I reported it to the moderators, and this is a real scam

Notarealtypo1

Don’t spread misinformation, switcher.finance is a scam. They scammed me out of 500 USDT. I reported it to the moderators, and this is a real scam

RickSanchez67

yeah dont worry, not going to do anything crazy before I am 100% sure and I have everything tested out. \- Binance : it works and I have managed to deposit USDT and swaped it for USDC before they close on europe on July 1th. Now that they closed on europe, not sure it is still possible, and even if it is possible I might have problems selling the USDC at the end because normally they said all trades are closed for europeans ? \- Kraken : just looked, and USDT is not available for deposit on my side, only USDC \- [Crypto.com](http://Crypto.com) : allows deposit on USDT and exchange to EUR, unfortunately the exchange does not seem to have a lot of liquidity (around 10k daily volume on USDT/EUR) so I might have issue exchanging everything What you suggest is I do two steps ? First bridge the USDT from Tron to ETH and then after swap the USDT to USDC ? do you have a service with very good reputation to do that ?

ForsakenEbb287

No its not illegal, but most exchanges have delisted USDT. I prefer Kucoin which still have a lot of USDT trading pairs, and the exchange is MICA regulated. But maybe there are restrictions if you are presently activating an Kucoin account as an EU citizen.

RickSanchez67

hey thx for your answer, was not aware it was still possible to deposit USDT to kraken, they dont really provide very clear documentation as to what can do / cant do. Will probably try that way first

Logical_Lemming

I've never used Ledger, but there should be a way for you to connect to dApps like 1inch or Llamaswap (the one I posted above). If not, [you can link your Ledger to a software wallet like MetaMask](https://support.metamask.io/more-web3/wallets/how-to-connect-a-trezor-or-ledger-hardware-wallet/) and do it that way. For reference, Llamaswap gives me a quote of 499.7k USDC for 500k USDT. With a gas fee less than 60 cents.

zmooner

swap.cow.fi gives you 499670 USDC for 500k USDT

RickSanchez67

I tried to get quote on my ledger, best quote proposed is with "Exodus", with a rate of 485k USDC for 500k USDT. Seems like quite a lot of fees / spread, any way to have better quotes ?

RickSanchez67

Because im stupid ? 😂 It seems like crypto.com exchange still allows USDT/EUR trading for euroean, can somebody confirm if that is the case ? Is there a lot of liquidity on the exchange ?

Agile_Veterinarian_6

Go to https://switcher.finance Select USDT > BTC, directly via browser in-app, these are the best rates as it's an aggregator.

MushrooGuy

Or you could use a network like STABLE Which is backed by Tether and Bitfinex and uses USDT as the gas. No more having to hold volatile tokens. Just stable coins for fees on a network built for stablecoin payments by the biggest liquidity provider there is which is currently in the middle of a big four audit on their reserves.

alexproshak

This Revolut crap is a joke. First they banned my account, basically deleting it because I used to trade p2p with Binance exchange (basically, buying USDT Oon Binance by transferring USD to people), as they said any operations with crypto are not allowed as it doesn't meet platform's safety, then in a year or so they started doing operations with crypto on the platform itself (oooh, yeah, now it is much more safe) 😂, and now they are delisting USDT. Such a ping pong. Gladly I'm not a member of that payment system anymore

deepansh1809c

https switcher finance Select USDT > BTC, directly via browser in-app, these are the best rates as it's an aggregator.

Unlikely_Diver_5573

yes u can swap USDT to BTC in trust wallet and then send it to another wallet. just watch fees and make sure u're on the correct network....

TrickshotCapibara

USDT is easier to deal with when talking with the general public, I'm from Venezuela, USDT is very common here, bitcoin is not, general public associates that 1 USDT is 1 Dollar, but bitcoin is too complex to deal with, so since criminals want to circulate that money fast, to launder it for example, they just use USDT because the general public accepts it better.

juiceboyone

Cant you just swap your USDT to any Crypto on the casino website and then send it to your preferred DEX? That would be most preferrable. If not you might have to create a hot wallet like metamask and send your USDT to your metamask address. Polygon chain would be good because it has low transaction fees. But you'd also need a small amount of poly/matic to pay for transactions. Its kind of a hassle, maybe there is an easier way and someone points you to it.

Aromatic_Wasabi_864

Plus shit load of scamming going through USDT.

ShipMysterious7602

For you maybe but it does show their intention to get involved. Even Coinbase who was the main distributor of USDC for Circle and who was paid by Circle did not renew their annual contract this year which indicate that they will no longer be doing that for Circle.... So as said, for you it might mean nothing but it does show a clear intent to support OUSD. Have you even read what OUSD is all about? Seems you just kick against anything you do not understand. In my opinion a far better setup than with Circle or USDT.

UpstairsAide3058

Let me help you “Yes, the government can seize Bitcoin. Just like traditional cash or property, Bitcoin and other digital assets can be legally frozen, seized, and permanently forfeited to the government through court orders, criminal investigations, or tax enforcement. \[[1](https://www.ctmlegalgroup.com/can-the-government-really-seize-your-cryptocurrency-what-you-need-to-know-in-2026#:~:text=Many%20people%20use%20these%20terms%20interchangeably%2C%20but,rights:%20*%20Asset%20Freezing%20is%20typically%20the)\] **The government generally takes control of Bitcoin using the following methods:** **Centralized Exchanges:** If your Bitcoin is held on platforms like Coinbase or Binance, the process is straightforward. Exchanges function like traditional banks, and if law enforcement presents a valid seizure warrant, the exchange will transfer your funds directly to a government-controlled wallet. **Self-Custody Wallets:** If you hold your own keys, the government cannot hack the blockchain to steal your funds. Instead, authorities can seize your hardware wallets, laptops, or physical seed phrases. They can also legally compel you to hand over your private keys. **Stablecoin Freezes:** Unlike Bitcoin, stablecoins (such as USDT or USDC) are managed by centralized companies. These issuers can execute "burn and reissue" commands at the request of law enforcement, effectively destroying your tokens and reissuing them to a government wallet. **Unclaimed Property Laws:** Under the jurisdiction of many states, if your cryptocurrency remains untouched in an account or exchange for an extended period of time (typically 3 to 5 years), it can be seized by the state under unclaimed property laws. \[[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4CTSItkR5g#:~:text=so%20currently%20all%2050%20states%20can%20legally,ab%201052%20will%20establish%20a%20legal%20framework)\] **Seizure vs. Forfeiture**It is important to note the difference between an asset freeze, a seizure, and a forfeiture. A freeze stops you from moving your funds, a seizure temporarily transfers custody of the assets to the government during an investigation, and a forfeiture is the permanent transfer of ownership to the government after a judge or court determines the assets are tied to illegal activity. \[[1](https://www.ctmlegalgroup.com/can-the-government-really-seize-your-cryptocurrency-what-you-need-to-know-in-2026#:~:text=Many%20people%20use%20these%20terms%20interchangeably%2C%20but,rights:%20*%20Asset%20Freezing%20is%20typically%20the), [5](https://www.church.law/bitcoin-seizures/#:~:text=Yes.%20While%20seizure%20of%20the%20bitcoin%20gives,the%20property%20or%20the%20authority%20to%20dis)\] *AI responses may include mistakes.* \[1\] [https://www.ctmlegalgroup.com/can-the-government-really-seize-your-cryptocurrency-what-you-need-to-know-in-2026](https://www.ctmlegalgroup.com/can-the-government-really-seize-your-cryptocurrency-what-you-need-to-know-in-2026#:~:text=Many%20people%20use%20these%20terms%20interchangeably%2C%20but,rights:%20*%20Asset%20Freezing%20is%20typically%20the) \[2\] [https://river.com/learn/can-bitcoin-be-seized/](https://river.com/learn/can-bitcoin-be-seized/#:~:text=Bitcoin%20seizure%20is%20the%20process%20by%20which,However%2C%20bitcoin%20is%20a%20uniquely%20seizure%2Dresistant%20t) \[3\] [https://www.thebulldog.law/what-happens-when-the-government-seizes-bitcoin-in-a-criminal-case](https://www.thebulldog.law/what-happens-when-the-government-seizes-bitcoin-in-a-criminal-case#:~:text=Bitcoin%20can%20be%20seized%20in%20several%20ways.,a%20warrant%2C%20seizure%20order%2C%20subpoena%2C%20restraining%20order%2C) \[4\] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4CTSItkR5g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4CTSItkR5g#:~:text=so%20currently%20all%2050%20states%20can%20legally,ab%201052%20will%20establish%20a%20legal%20framework) \[5\] [https://www.church.law/bitcoin-seizures/](https://www.church.law/bitcoin-seizures/#:~:text=Yes.%20While%20seizure%20of%20the%20bitcoin%20gives,the%20property%20or%20the%20authority%20to%20dis)

antaran

Europeans who need the "advantages" of USDT will uses exchanges which still offer USDT. Nothing prevents an EU citizen to use a platform from outside the EU.

booyah_73

USDT rugging would be the worst black swan event in crypto of all time. For everyone's sake, I hope it doesn't happen or even close to happening.

Saffuran

The EU is not that significant of a market on its own. Also, residents of the EU can still get and have USDT from outside of their exchanges should they want to, that'll just shift more traffic to decentralized exchanges.

YellowBook

USDT (best performer in my portfolio this year)

BarryLonx

Wasn't saying we should. Was making a prediction that companies delisting USDT is likely a push for USD1.

AloneArmadillo8992

Honestly, what's the point of having a bunch of different stablecoins? Why have USDT/USDC/OUSD/PYUSD/RLUSD/etc? Isn't one to two sufficient enough?

TertlFace

UEX.us is registered in Wyoming and is not delisting Tether. If you’re in the EU and still want to buy & sell with USDT on an exchange, you can do so.

Akanan

They can’t, because if they open the doors to auditors they will immediately find out that there is largely insufficient funds to back the USDT market cap.

Cautious-Lecture-858

Most of its market cap belongs to criminals, they have very specific requirements, they won’t simply stop using USDT.

DoingItForEli

welp everyone might as well go ahead and turn their USDT into BTC.

michal939

Being a stablecoin issuer has to be one of the best businesses ever. USDT guys got like what, almost $200B of interest-free loan and can generate $7B/yr of profit doing literally nothing other than buying treasuries.

StaticAutomatic202

But how will USDT compete if they are deplatformed all over the EU?

PlutoPlaneta

Well, if BTC goes 15k because of USDT you are going to have that MSTR black swan as a free bonus on top.

antaran

USDC cannot take over USDT customers. There is a reason billions of USD went into the most shady stablecoin available and not into the regulated law-abiding one..

crakinshot

And it won't... Tether is laughing all the way to the bank if the peg drops (either way); as in pure profit... There is ONLY one way they get into trouble and that is an entity (somehow) buying all USDT and asking for redemption to USD.

RickSanchez67

Does somebody know if its still possible to use Revolut for exchanging USDT to USDC until 31 august ?

ButterflySecret6780

Based in EU and I use CB to cash out of USDT will I no longer be able to cash out of USDT soon then because of this law? What’s the best way to cash out of USDT in EU? would appreciate any advice or help from anyone

thinkingperson

Yeah, OUSD. Didn't expect them to move on USDT so soon.

VisiblePlatform6704

Everybody is saying MSTR will be the next FTX blacknswan event.  I think it will be USDT, and it will be HUGE, like btc to $15k huge. (Or btc to 200k if everyone gets out of shitcoins based USDT and into btc)

hypocritobobo

well it's bound to happen. As much as USDT likes to claim their are 100% backed, the fact they refuse to actually show this proof to others they don't "trust" and their history of minting lots of USDT out of the blue...

nikko_at_autheo

Tether refused to seek MiCA authorization due to strict reserve requirements and as a result, licensed platforms have delisted USDT.

thebaldmaniac

USDT is not MiCA compliant and Tether has refused to go through the compliance process. All EU/EEA based exchanges have delisted USDT. USDC and a few more stablecoins are MiCA compliant and are available on EU/EEA exchanges

RetiredAvocado

Nobody knows what Lakh or INR is. USDT or other altcoins are off topic. Exodus is not to blame, nor to be used since it is a closed source wallet. There is always a risk with these exchangers of stealing your money.

Niceguy955

Because what we need is another stable coin... We already have USDC, USDG, PYUSD, RLUSD, and tons more (skipping USDT here, as institutions avoid Tether like the plague due to their, shall we say, iffy corporation and financials). Instead of unification we get more market fracture. And we'll need more pools to convert the stables we already use to new ones. These companies should concentrate on making the experience easier for lay people, solving the onboarding/offboarding challenges, solving the wallet UX, making it easy to pay with stables - not launch a new one every month.

CompetitiveRice8386

I get paid for services via USDT. I suggest you get a debit card from your favourite exchange if you want to spend your crypto directly.