{"id":878275,"date":"2025-12-17T23:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/tethers-new-move-could-make-cloud-passwords-obsolete-us-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T23:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:16:26","slug":"tethers-new-move-could-make-cloud-passwords-obsolete-us-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/tethers-new-move-could-make-cloud-passwords-obsolete-us-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tether\u2019s New Move Could Make Cloud Passwords Obsolete | US Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Tether launches PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager bypassing cloud storage entirely.<\/li>\n<li>Users retain full control, but device security and key management remain critical risks.<\/li>\n<li>PearPass may shift cybersecurity norms, but adoption challenges persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing\u2014your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grab a coffee as USDT stablecoin issuer, Tether, pushes to change the way we protect our digital lives. A new approach promises to put control back in your hands, bypassing the cloud and leaving traditional password methods looking increasingly outdated.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-crypto-news-of-the-day-tether-just-unleashed-a-secret-weapon-against-cloud-breaches\">Crypto News of the Day: Tether Just Unleashed A Secret Weapon Against Cloud Breaches<\/h2>\n<p>Tether has taken a bold step into cybersecurity with the launch of PearPass, a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate reliance on cloud storage. The app:<\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeps all credentials on users\u2019 devices<\/li>\n<li>Removes centralized servers and intermediaries from the equation<\/li>\n<li>Gives users full control over their digital security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The launch comes at a time when billions of <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/coinbase-insider-breach-user-records-leak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">login credentials have been leaked in high-profile breaches<\/a>, exposing users to identity theft, financial loss, and other cyber risks.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional cloud-based password managers, while convenient, have become attractive targets for hackers due to their centralized storage models.<\/p>\n<p>PearPass addresses these vulnerabilities by storing all data locally on users\u2019 devices and enabling encrypted, <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/learn\/top-p2p-cryptocurrency-exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peer-to-peer synchronization<\/a> across devices chosen by the user.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cEvery major breach proves the same point: if your secrets live in the cloud, they\u2019re not really yours\u2026PearPass removes the single point of failure. No servers, no intermediaries, no back doors. Recovery and synchronization across devices happen peer-to-peer, under your control. This is security that can\u2019t be switched off, seized, or compromised, because it was never in someone else\u2019s hands to begin with,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/tether.io\/news\/tether-launches-pearpass-a-peer-to-peer-password-manager-to-eliminate-cloud-breach-risks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">read<\/a> an excerpt in Tether\u2019s announcement, citing CEO Paolo Ardoino.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>PearPass combines ease of use with advanced security features. It includes a built-in password generator, end-to-end encryption powered by open-source cryptography, and a peer-to-peer architecture that ensures credentials are never exposed to third parties.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery is entirely user-controlled through private keys, eliminating dependency on external systems.<\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-pearpass-sets-a-new-standard-for-decentralized-open-source-security\">PearPass Sets a New Standard for Decentralized, Open-Source Security<\/h2>\n<p>Additionally, PearPass is fully open-source and community-audited, enabling security experts and users to inspect, verify, and contribute to the software.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has also reportedly undergone an independent security audit by Secfault Security, a firm specializing in offensive security and cryptographic analysis. This reinforces its resilience against real-world cyber threats.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>This release reflects Tether\u2019s broader strategy to develop technologies resilient against the pressures of centralization. As governments, corporations, and intermediaries increasingly seek access to private data, PearPass offers a model for systems that remain private, independent, and functional, even under high-threat scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>However, while peer-to-peer avoids cloud risks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It can be less convenient for users who frequently switch devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p>Recovery relies entirely on users managing their own keys, which could be risky for non-technical users.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experts may question whether the average consumer will adopt a decentralized password manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is at a time when mainstream cloud-based options are more user-friendly and integrated into browsers and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Users still need strong device-level security.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While PearPass helps prevent cloud breaches, it cannot protect against <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/north-korea-crypto-theft-via-zoom-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local device hacking<\/a>, malware, or physical theft.<\/p>\n<p>Encrypted peer-to-peer synchronization is promising, but peer networks can introduce latency, synchronization errors, or potential attack vectors if not properly secured.<\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>Sponsored<\/small><\/p>\n<p>In as much as PearPass relies on open-source audits and Secfault Security, no system is entirely risk-free. Skeptics may point out that first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer solutions carry unknown risks until widely tested in real-world environments.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-byte-sized-alpha\">Byte-Sized Alpha<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin trades at the \u2018price of belief\u2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/bitcoin-81500-support-market-conviction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why $81,500 matters now<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/solana-quantum-resistant-blockchain-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solana begins quantum-resistant upgrade<\/a> as blockchain industry accelerates safety measures.<\/li>\n<li>Cantor Fitzgerald\u2019s $200 billion Hyperliquid call just <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/cantor-fitzgerald-hyperliquid-valuation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reframed the HYPE trade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Six weeks of <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/xrp-price-prediction-etf-inflows-onchain-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spot ETF inflows couldn\u2019t lift XRP price<\/a> \u2014 On-chain data explains.<\/li>\n<li>Top 3 price prediction Bitcoin, gold, silver: <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/top-3-price-prediction-bitcoin-gold-silver-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Could the metals rally signal stress<\/a>?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Binance puts <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/binance-bounty-fake-listing-insider-trading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$5 million bounty<\/a> on fake listing agents as scrutiny intensifies.<\/li>\n<li>How the UK could make stablecoins a <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/uk-make-stablecoins-core-part-of-payments-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core part of payments in 2026<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/ethereum-breakout-fails-as-investors-recoil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethereum price drops below $3,000<\/a> amid declining holder conviction. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-crypto-equities-pre-market-overview\">Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<table readabilityDataTable=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Company<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>At the Close of December 16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Pre-Market Overview<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strategy (MSTR)<\/td>\n<td>$167.50<\/td>\n<td>$167.40 (-0.060%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coinbase (COIN)<\/td>\n<td>$252.61<\/td>\n<td>$254.00 (+0.51%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)<\/td>\n<td>$24.31<\/td>\n<td>$24.51 (+0.82%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MARA Holdings (MARA)<\/td>\n<td>$10.69<\/td>\n<td>$10.75 (+0.56%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Riot Platforms (RIOT)<\/td>\n<td>$13.47<\/td>\n<td>$13.65 (+1.34%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Core Scientific (CORZ)<\/td>\n<td>$14.73<\/td>\n<td>$15.11 (+2.58%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Crypto equities market open race:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google\u00a0Finance<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Disclaimer<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In adherence to the <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/trust-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trust Project<\/a> guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. 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