Tether’s USDT Recognized As Property By UK Court – What This Means For The St...
The England High Court of Justice recently ruled that Tether’s stablecoin USDT is a property. Crypto commentator GS has highlighted what this means for the stablecoin going forward, including how it could lead to increased adoption. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges: Miners Face Toughest Conditions Yet What The UK Court Ruling Means For USDT […]
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