Stablecoins are increasingly popular for everyday uses like payments, remittances and savings, and Tether's expansion aims to spur activity to the Bitcoin-based ecosystem.
Tether is touting its tokenization platform Hadron and its investment in Quantoz as part of its European strategy amid regulatory pressures that have led to USDT delistings under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. In a statement to CryptoSlate on Jan. 30, Tether confirmed its commitment to pushing Hadron and Quantoz while finalizing its […]
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Crypto.com will be delisting Tether’s USDT stablecoin by Jan. 31 as part of efforts to comply with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to emails obtained by CryptoSlate. The exchange will also remove nine other tokens, including Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), DAI, Pax Dollar (USDP), PayPal USD (PYUSD), Crypto.com’s Staked ETH (stETH), Staked SOL (stSOL), Liquid […]
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The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a joint task force formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs—has frozen $26.4 million in crypto tied to a large-scale European money laundering operation, according to a Jan. 27 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The operation, conducted in partnership with Spain’s Guardia Civil, represents the task force’s most significant milestone […]
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Amidst a momentary pause in the current crypto bull run, stablecoins have emerged as a potential factor capable of driving the market forward. Market analyst Burak Kesmeci has provided much insight on this possibility while highlighting the impressive market gains of these stable digital assets in recent times. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Uncertainty as Exchange Inflows Surge and Tether Liquidity Drops Stablecoins Surpass All-Time High Market Cap Value Of $202 Billion In a new post on X, Kesmeci discusses the potential of stablecoins providing a much-needed boost to the crypto market amidst much uncertainty as evidenced by consistent range-bound movement by major assets. First, the crypto analyst notes that the stablecoin market cap has recorded a 65% gain from a local bottom of $123 billion in October 2023. At press time, these assets have seen their market shares exceed their previous all-time high of $202 billion recorded in August 2022. However, despite this gain, more data from IntoTheBlock shows that the stablecoins crypto market dominance has declined by 7.91% in comparison to Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating investors’ preference for these riskier, volatile assets. Generally, a rise in stablecoin supply still remains a bullish sign as these assets represent an important source of liquidity for market traders. Due to their fixed price nature, traders often move their funds to stablecoins during periods of uncertainty which can easily be deployed into other cryptocurrencies later resulting in market rallies. However, Kesmsci notes that this current stablecoin liquidity surge alone would be insufficient to re-ignite the crypto bull run. This notion is because compared to the previous 2020-2021 bull cycle, stablecoins exchange inflows are still considerably weak, indicating investors’ hesitation to engage the crypto market. Kesmeci explains that this low investor risk appetite can be ameliorated by a fall in interest rates and an increase in quantitative easing which will allow excess capital to flow into cryptocurrencies via the stablecoins. Related Reading: Whales Snap Up 30 Million XRP As Ripple Launches Its RLUSD Stablecoin Stablecoin Market Overview In other news, Kesmeci further states Tether’s USDT remains the unchallenged leader of the stablecoin market with a market of $139 billion. This report proves impressive considering the recent FUD on USDT over reports of potential delisting due to MiCA regulations in Europe. The Circle USDC ranks second with $59 billion in market cap after an impressive 10% gain in the last month. Meanwhile, Ethana’s USDE has climbed to third place with market shares valued at $5.7 billion ahead of the premier decentralized stablecoin DAI. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total stablecoin market is valued at $221.86 billion following a 0.28% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 29.93% and valued at $129.23 billion. At the time of writing, stablecoins represent 6.13% of the total crypto market. Featured image from Swyftx Learn, chart from Tradingview
Tron founder Justin Sun has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees. According to a Jan. 23 statement on X, Tron’s development team is creating a framework that would enable zero-cost transactions for stablecoins, aiming to boost the adoption of these assets. Sun previously announced similar plans in 2024 when he proposed […]
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Indian crypto exchange WazirX has frozen $3 million in USDT as part of efforts to recover funds stolen during a $230 million hack in July 2024. The platform confirmed this progress in a Jan. 17 update on X, saying this move showcases its determination to safeguard user funds and rebuild trust after the breach. It […]
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“For the moment we need regulatory clarity and guidance,” says Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.
The stablecoin market, which is dominated by Tether and Circle, is worth more than $214 billion.
USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023.
Despite broader bearish trends in the cryptocurrency market, Tron (TRX) has demonstrated resilience with notable growth in key metrics. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributors sheds light on Tron’s expanding ecosystem and revenue surge, presenting a compelling case for its role in blockchain technology’s ongoing evolution. One major highlight is the substantial increase in Tron’s daily on-chain revenue. According to the data shared by the analyst, Crazzyblockk, this rise has been driven by the network’s enhanced gas fee revenue and higher transaction volumes. Additionally, Tron’s price movement appears to be now becoming interesting as it approaches critical support and resistance levels, which could dictate its near-term trajectory. Related Reading: TRON Reclaims Its Crown With 43% Dominance In Altcoin Transactions Daily Revenue Growth Reflects Network Utility Tron’s daily on-chain revenue has grown by 119% since January 1, 2024, a metric closely tied to rising gas usage and increased transaction activity on its blockchain, according to CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk. This surge as disclosed by the analyst highlights Tron’s scalability in “processing high transaction volumes” while maintaining “cost efficiency.” The revenue growth also highlights the network’s expanding adoption within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contract ecosystems. The network’s ability to generate substantial gas fee revenue serves as a benchmark for blockchain performance, with Tron’s figures signaling growing user engagement and utility. The analyst wrote: The year-to-date revenue expansion signals increasing user demand and network utility, further solidifying Tron’s position as a leading blockchain for high-speed, low-cost operations. Crazzyblockk also suggests that this trend reflects the network’s economic viability and its strengthening position among blockchains optimized for high-speed and low-cost operations. Additionally, this development is especially significant as blockchain networks compete to attract developers and investors with notable decentralized applications. The analyst concluded by noting: With this explosive momentum in daily revenue, Tron is setting a new standard for blockchain economic models. Investors, developers, and users alike should keep a close watch as this trend continues to reshape decentralized finance and smart contract adoption. Tron Approaches Key Level Meanwhile, from a technical perspective, Tron has reached a critical level near its 1-Year Moving Average (MA) plus two standard deviations, at approximately $0.25. Darkfost another CryptoQuant analyst warned that failing to hold this level could result in a decline to its 1-Year MA support of around $0.15. However, the analyst highlighted Tron’s ecosystem growth offers optimism for long-term investors. Related Reading: TRON Founder Justin Sun Expected to Meet Trump as Potential Web3 Advisor The network has seen notable activity, including a sharp increase in the USDT volume on its blockchain, which rose from $8 billion in early 2023 to $27 billion by late 2024. This growth points to strong adoption and an influx of capital into the Tron network. Additionally, metrics like the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicate that TRX was recently oversold, a condition that in the past has often preceded bullish momentum. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, is finalizing its plans to move its global headquarters to El Salvador after obtaining a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license, according to a Jan. 13 statement. Tether explained that El Salvador, the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has positioned itself as a global hub for digital […]
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The stablecoin behemoth is setting up shop for the group and its companies in the nascent crypto hub.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has taken an unusual step in expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) business by hiring professionals in AI filmmaking, Bloomberg reported. According to Tether’s careers page, the AI Filmmaker role involves using AI-driven photo and video tools to create engaging short films and videos. These productions aim to tell compelling stories, showcase products, […]
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Stablecoins and liquid staking tokens are continuing to drive TVL growth across DeFi.
Agora's AUSD is the latest entrant into the burgeoning stablecoin market.
Tether USDt’s trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.
The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.
XRP previously overtook USDT on Dec. 1 when it climbed past both Solana and Tether’s stablecoin.
The stablecoin is also more widely distributed across blockchain networks.
“Cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in April.
Tether's market cap has declined by over 1% this week, the steepest drop since the crash of FTX in November 2022.
The network now holds approximately $5 billion worth of stablecoins, mostly made up of USDC.
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 7,629 BTC valued at roughly $705 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchase elevates Tether’s Bitcoin holdings to 82,983 BTC, worth approximately $7.68 billion as of press time. The firm now ranks as the sixth-largest Bitcoin holder globally, based on Bitinfocharts […]
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Even with Bitcoin surging past $100,000 for the first time, some critics have remained skeptical about the cryptocurrency’s future.
Crypto execs are confident that it won’t be easy to enforce Brazil’s self-custodial stablecoin ban, with many examples proving that further decentralization is inevitable.
Crypto industry executives share with Cointelegraph what they expect for the now $200 billion stablecoin market next year.
Kaspersky says scammers are targeting digital thieves, baiting them with keys to loaded-up crypto wallets and swiping any crypto added to pay fees.
Tether appears to have now been affected by regulatory adjustment in Europe. Particularly, with the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations scheduled to fully take effect in its member states by the end of the year, the crypto landscape is being reshaped. Intended to increase oversight as well as eliminate illegal practices, MiCA requires […]
Ethereum layer-2 networks now lock over $13.5 billion in stablecoins, driving total market capitalization to $205 billion.