USDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Cointelegraph
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What happened

Tether’s USDT stablecoin was part of a failed oil trade that reportedly cost a Polish energy giant $230 million in late 2023.

Key facts

  • Tether’s USDT stablecoin was part of a failed oil trade that reportedly cost a Polish energy giant $230 million in late 2023.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:37:31 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. USDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT

Sources

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