Tag: USDT

David Schwartz Steps Down as Ripple CTO After 13 Years

By Marco Piccolo Key highlights: David Schwartz to step down as Ripple’s CTO at the end of 2025, ending a 13-year tenure. Schwartz will transition to a CTO Emeritus role and join Ripple’s board of directors. Ripple SVP Dennis Jarosch will assume the CTO position in 2026 amid growing competition in blockchain-based payments. Schwartz’s departure […]

Aleo and Paxos Labs Partner on Privacy-Preserving Dollar Stablecoin

By Aaron Watts Key highlights: Aleo and Paxos Labs are introducing USAD, the first U.S. dollar stablecoin to combine zero-knowledge privacy with enterprise-grade issuance. The move follows growing regulatory clarity, with U.S. and European lawmakers advancing stablecoin oversight frameworks. USAD differentiates itself from market leaders like USDC and USDT by encrypting identities and amounts while […]