Audit Apocalypse: Tether’s Dirty Laundry Exposed?

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Audit Apocalypse: Tether’s Dirty Laundry Exposed?

In a twist of fate, the enigmatic stablecoin issuer, Tether, has deigned to invite a Big Four accounting firm to scrutinize its assets reserve, thereby verifying the sacred 1:1 ratio of its USDT (USDT) stablecoin. One can almost hear the heavens rejoicing at this unprecedented display of transparency! 🙌

Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, was overheard remarking that the audit process would be a stroll in the park under the benevolent gaze of pro-crypto US President Donald Trump. One wonders if this is a case of “absolute power corrupting absolutely”… or just a clever ploy to avoid a FTX-style liquidity crisis? 🤔

The Audit of the Damned: Tether’s First Full Disclosure

“If the President of the United States says this is top priority for the US, Big Four auditing firms will have to listen, so we are very happy with that,” Ardoino declared to Reuters on March 21, his voice dripping with the sincerity of a saint. 🙏

“It’s our top priority,” Ardoino reiterated, as the angels sang in harmony. Alas, Tether’s quarterly reports, though quaint, have been deemed insufficient; a full, independent annual audit is the holy grail of assurance for investors and regulators. 📊

And now, the million-dollar question: which Big Four accounting firm will be the chosen one – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, or KPMG? The suspense is killing us! 🎉

Tether’s USDT, that paragon of stability, maintains its value by claiming a 1:1 ratio with the US dollar. A simple concept, really: each USDT token is backed by reserves equivalent to its circulating supply. What could possibly go wrong? 🤷‍♂️

These reserves, a veritable treasure trove, comprise traditional currency, cash equivalents, and other assets. One hopes the auditors bring a strong stomach… and a fine-tooth comb. 🧹

In a move that screams “we’re totally not hiding anything,” Tether hired Simon McWilliams as chief financial officer, presumably to guide them through the treacherous waters of a full financial audit. 🚣‍♂️

The Industry’s Collective Gasps of Horror

In September 2024, Cyber Capital founder Justin Bons, that fearless crusader, sounded the alarm about Tether’s lack of transparency. “One of the biggest existential threats to crypto,” he warned, as the crypto world trembled. 🌪️

Consumers’ Research, a consumer protection group, also published a damning report, because who doesn’t love a good Tether roast? 🍖️

And, of course, who could forget the United States Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fining Tether a whopping $41 million in 2021 for, ahem, “mis-speaking” about USDT being fully backed by reserves? 🙊

Meanwhile, in a shocking turn of events, Tether expressed disappointment over new European regulations that forced exchanges like Crypto.com to delist USDT and nine other tokens. The audacity! 😱

“It is disappointing to see the rushed actions brought on by statements which do little to clarify the basis for such moves,” a Tether spokesperson lamented, as the world wept for their plight. 🎭

CryptoMoon reached out to Tether but, alas, was met with the sound of crickets. 🦋

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2025-03-22 09:05