Aster DEX Completes $214M Buybacks; Tether Helps Seize $12M in Scam Assets

Published at 2025-11-14 04:14:54

Aster DEX said on Nov. 14, 2025 that it has completed $214 million in total buybacks of its token, a program the project has used to reduce circulating supply and support price stability. The milestone may strengthen investor confidence around ASTER by signaling ongoing treasury support and demand management amid broader market volatility.

Separately, Tether announced it assisted law enforcement in seizing about $12 million in crypto assets connected to a transnational scam network, underscoring continued cooperation between service providers and authorities. That action is notable for reinforcing compliance expectations and could deter illicit activity, while also showing how on-chain tracing and industry cooperation are being used to recover stolen funds.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum-focused treasury vehicle associated with Tom Lee, said Thursday it has increased its share buyback authorization to $4 billion and completed an uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. The moves are aimed at tightening supply and expanding access to institutional investors.

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