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To: Box-By-The-Riviera™ who wrote (216413)9/8/2025 6:27:21 AM
From: TobagoJack  Respond to of 220208
 
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Tether Denies Bitcoin Sell-Off Rumors, Confirms Buying BTC, Gold, Land

BY TYLER DURDEN

MONDAY, SEP 08, 2025 - 05:00 PM

Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com,

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has denied recent rumors that the stablecoin issuer is offloading its Bitcoin holdings to buy gold.

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In a Sunday post on X, Ardoino said the company “didn’t sell any Bitcoin,” and reaffirmed its strategy of allocating profits into assets like “Bitcoin, gold, and land.”

The comments came in response to speculation from YouTuber Clive Thompson, who cited Tether’s Q1 and Q2 2025 attestation data from BDO to claim the firm had reduced its Bitcoin position. Thompson pointed to a drop from 92,650 BTC in Q1 to 83,274 BTC in Q2 as evidence of a sell-off.

However, Jan3 CEO Samson Mow debunked the claim, noting that Tether transferred 19,800 BTC to a separate initiative called Twenty One Capital (XXI) during the same period. That included 14,000 BTC sent in June and another 5,800 BTC in July.

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Tether CEO denies Bitcoin sell-off rumors. Source: Paolo Ardoino

Tether moves $3.9 billion in BTC to XXIIn early June, Tether moved over 37,000 BTC, worth approximately $3.9 billion, across numerous transactions to support XXI, a Bitcoin-native financial platform led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers.

“Tether would have had 4,624 BTC more than at the end of Q1 if the transfer is accounted for,” Mow explained, adding that the firm actually increased its net holdings.

Ardoino echoed the explanation, saying the Bitcoin was moved, not sold. “While the world continues to get darker, Tether will continue to invest part of its profits into safe assets,” he wrote.

Tether, the issuer of the USDt stablecoin, holds over 100,521 BTC, worth around $11.17 billion, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

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Tether holds over 100,000 BTC. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NET

El Salvador buys $50 million in goldTether’s Bitcoin sell-off rumors came as El Salvador revealed it has added 13,999 troy ounces of gold worth $50 million to its foreign reserves, marking its first gold acquisition since 1990. The central bank said the move is part of a diversification strategy to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Before turning to gold, El Salvador built a $700 million Bitcoin reserve, holding 6,292 BTC. However, an International Monetary Fund report in July claimed that the Central American country has not made any new Bitcoin purchases since February.



To: Box-By-The-Riviera™ who wrote (216413)9/8/2025 1:46:05 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone  Respond to of 220208
 
AI Overview

Crypto mining is noisy because the powerful industrial computers, known as ASICs, require high-speed fans for cooling to prevent overheating, generating significant noise. This continuous, loud noise from the fans and other components can reach 80-100 decibels, similar to a jet engine or motorcycle, and the issue is often exacerbated by a lack of effective noise-reduction measures or partial enclosures, making it a widespread problem affecting nearby communities.

Why the Noise is Created

  • Intense Heat & Powerful Fans: Mining operations use high-power hardware that generates substantial heat.

  • 24/7 Operation: These machines run continuously, requiring constant cooling.

  • Industrial-Grade Cooling: High-speed industrial fans are used to cool the computer banks and facilities, creating a continuous drone.



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  • High Speeds:
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  • Lack of Enclosures:
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  • Location:
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    Residents have reported health issues like headaches, hearing loss, nausea, and sleep disturbances due to the constant noise.





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To: Box-By-The-Riviera™ who wrote (216413)9/8/2025 9:20:22 PM
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