In a recent Twitter thread, Conor Grogan, Coinbase’s director of product strategy and business operations, has shed light on how Alameda Research, a trading firm associated with FTX, played a significant role in the dominance of Tether’s USDT stablecoin. Grogan’s on-chain analysis revealed that Alameda minted a staggering $39.55 billion worth of USDT, accounting for a substantial portion of Tether’s circulating supply. This figure surpasses Alameda’s assets under management during the crypto peak. Grogan also highlighted the challenge of obtaining accurate data on USDT redemptions but speculated that Alameda may have redeemed around $3.9 billion USDT, particularly in May 2022 when Terra Luna experienced a significant downturn. Grogan’s findings align with a previous thread by Alameda’s former CEO, Sam Trabucco, who acknowledged the firm’s involvement in arbitrage opportunities and its ability to create and redeem large amounts of USDT. Notably, Alameda’s ex-CEO, Caroline Ellison, is expected to testify in the ongoing trial of FTX founder SBF, who faces fraud-related charges. With Tether’s USDT maintaining a dominant position among stablecoins, this revelation sheds light on the significant role played by Alameda Research in its market presence.

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Information	Details
Geography	North America
Countries
Sentiment	neutral
Relevance Score	0
People	Caroline Ellison, Conor Grogan, Sam Bankman-Fried, Sam Trabucco
Companies	Tether, Alameda Research, Coinbase, Terra Luna, FTX
Currencies	Bitcoin, Tether, Terra Luna Classic
Securities	None