New developments in the market always bring controversy among the various players, and even more so when it comes to disruptive technology. Certainly, there's a lot of drama and controversy in the crypto markets, but I think Tether is currently the most talked about. This company, the pioneer in stablecoins, has always been in the spotlight for multiple reasons, but above all, for questioning the USDT reserves.
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The latest of these disputes arose when the traditional rating agency S&P Global lowered USDT's rating to the lowest on its new scale for stablecoins, from 4 to 5. The justification is that part of the reserves are in Bitcoin, and if Bitcoin falls, there won't be enough reserves. I won't go into the analysis because otherwise, the article would be too long and nobody would read it.
The point is that this has unleashed statements and counter-statements among different players in the traditional financial system as well as the crypto market. It's entertaining to follow these dramas, but one must be careful about paying attention to certain opinions. Everyone here has their own interests, and knowing the truth is really difficult. The only protection a small investor without insider information can have is to diversify their assets. How many stablecoins do you hold? Do you own any, or do you prefer only Bitcoin?
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