Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT
The deal is Tether Trade Finance's first initiative to reinvest company profits into traditional finance.

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The 25bps cut was likely priced in, prompting no immediate reaction by risk assets markets.
Moreover, only 0.28% of IBIT's Bitcoin stash was sold to cover redeemed shares since launch, indicating user retention.
Softwar author Jason Lowery has released a policy proposal for how the US can use Bitcoin in national defense.
Profit volumes in Bitcoin addresses are 47 higher than losses, while options show record in open interest levels.
BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF hit $1 billion in trading volume within 20 minutes of trading on the day after Trump won the elections.
The new administration can prompt more transparent rules and boost in crypto prices, while also motivating investors to be more selective.