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Crypto giant Tether among former lenders to Radiant World

September 17, 2026 10:30 GMT

By Jacob Atkins

Embattled commodity trader Radiant World secured financing from stablecoin issuer Tether in 2024 for its base metals trading business, according to people familiar with the arrangement.

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