Industry Pushback by Tether??
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Tether defenders argue liquidity is solid. Tran Hung highlights $112B in US Treasuries and $21B in repos, pointing to past redemptions of $25B in 20 days during 2022. Cory Klippsten adds Tether’s 26x leverage and modest 3.7% equity cushion are offset by profitability and recent dividend withdrawals, which could recapitalize the firm if needed.
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The pushback raises deeper questions about Tether’s long-term transparency.
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Industry reactions show the growing concerns around centralized stablecoins.
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They don't need to be fully covered in my eyes.
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Tether works until confidence cracks — backing debates won’t stop.
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Liquidity looks strong on paper, but paper isn’t a stress test.