One of the claims here is that Bitfinex was somehow creating new Tether without a USD deposit. In other words, out of thin air. This Tether would then be excha

One of the claims here is that Bitfinex was somehow creating new Tether without a USD deposit. In other words, out of thin air. This Tether would then be exchanged for Bitcoin or other crypto, causing an artificial increase in demand for those coins, and causing their price to rise.