Toymaker SRM Entertainment is rebranding after staking 365 million of the Justin Sun-linked cryptocurrency.
In an interview with CoinDesk, Zanker said he's still in good graces with the President's family despite receiving a cease-and-desist from it just weeks ago, and also teased an upcoming $TRUMP mobile game.
"We will make TRUMP token very popular in Asia and in the rest of the world," Sun said in an interview with CoinDesk.
Earlier this month, SRM Entertainment noted a $100 million TRX treasury strategy with Tron founder Justin Sun joining its advisory board.
Justin Sun's father, Weike Sun, was appointed Chairman of the Board, and Tron-affiliated executives were added to key board committees.
If stablecoins are the future of payments, Tron Inc., not Circle, might be how investors get exposure to these new financial rails, especially in emerging markets.
The new venture will buy and hold TRX, like bitcoin holding firm Strategy.
Tron’s blockchain just added a USD1 stablecoin from World Liberty Financial Inc. That move put the spotlight back on TRX. And traders are paying attention to what comes next. Related Reading: Relentless Bitcoin Accumulation: Strategy Snaps Up 1,045 More BTC Significant Price Movement According to trading data, TRX climbed 6% on Tuesday. It broke above the $0.2875 level on the daily chart before hitting resistance at $0.2980. A clean break past that hurdle could send the token toward $0.3230, the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. Currently, TRX trades around $0.2920, sitting between support at $0.2808 and the 23.6% Fib mark of $0.2645. The first USD1 has officially been minted on TRON — a small step for USD1, a giant leap for stablecoins!https://t.co/KMLg8NcXw8 — H.E. Justin Sun ???? (@justinsuntron) June 11, 2025 High-Profile Stablecoin Launch Based on reports from World Liberty Financial Inc., the new USD1 stablecoin is now live on Tron. The issuer has ties to US President Donald Trump, and Justin Sun—Tron’s founder and the largest holder of the Trump Token meme coin—called the launch a “giant leap for stablecoins.” Sun also joined a White House dinner for top Trump Token holders. This link to big names has drawn fresh eyes to Tron’s ecosystem. On-Chain Growth Signals According to DeFiLlama, the total value locked on Tron reached over $5 billion. On June 6, the network saw 4.50 million returning user addresses. Those stats suggest people keep coming back to DeFi apps on Tron, but it’s worth watching whether those funds stay in place or chase higher yields on other chains. Bullish Bets in Derivatives Based on CoinGlass data, TRX derivatives open interest rose by 8.25% over the past 24 hours to $329 million. The weighted funding rate open interest rose to 0.0098%, indicative that bullish long positions are greater than shorts. Short liquidations in the past day were almost double that of longs, which settled a bearish bet wave. Technical analysis supports this positive perspective. The RSI on the daily chart is inching up to the overbought region, indicating heightened buying pressure. A recent MACD crossover drove histogram bars into positive territory, which means momentum has favored the buyers. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $1 Million? Michael Saylor Laughs Off Crypto Winter Fears Meanwhile, traders will keep a close eye on Bitcoin’s moves too. A pullback there could drag altcoins lower, while a fresh rally could lift TRX even more. For now, the combination of a big-name stablecoin launch, rising TVL, swelling open interest and positive technical signals gives Tron fans reason to watch for a potential breakout. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has experienced a sharp drop in USDT liquidity to under $100 million following a massive withdrawal by a wallet linked to HTX, a crypto exchange connected to Justin Sun. According to on-chain analyst EmberCN, the wallet removed $570 million USDT from Aave’s lending pool within three hours, slashing the […]
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Tron's Sun sees the President fueling a new American crypto boom.
Sun, a Chinese-born crypto billionaire, is also involved with the Trump-linked ecosystem through a $75 million investment in World Liberty Financial.
The president hosting a dinner for top holders of his memecoin has been viewed by some as selling access to the Oval Office.
Sun has invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project backed by the Trump family.
Tron founder Justin Sun has confirmed he will attend a May 22 gala dinner organized for top TRUMP memecoin holders and hosted by US President Donald Trump. In a May 20 post on X, Sun said he was invited to the exclusive event and expressed gratitude and support for the US president. He said: “Honored […]
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Tron (TRX) is retaining its position after a tumultuous weekend in the general crypto space. The token remains close to $0.24, recording a negligible decline of only 0.91% over the last day. Even as there is tame price action, analysts are in close observation looking for indications of a potential breakout, with $0.40 now making an appearance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set To Gain Over $300 Billion From Companies In Next 5 Years, Analysts Say Price Stuck Between Major Levels TRX has been consolidating between $0.21 and $0.2551. The sideways price action has gone on for several weeks, after plummeting from $0.45 all the way to $0.21 at the end of last year. The token appears to be steadying since the fall. At present, the buyers are exhibiting resilience at the $0.24 mark, which coincides with the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Three of the significant EMAs — the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day — are also in a bullish alignment, which further supports the notion that the token could be positioning for a powerful move upward. The longer TRX remains above these support lines, the greater the odds are that it will break out of this range. Tether minted an additional 1B $USDT on Tron ~4 hours ago! Since April 28 (8 days ago), #Tether has minted 4B $USDT on both #Ethereum and #Tron. Follow @spotonchain for more updates now! https://t.co/SeKwCj1byN pic.twitter.com/xxPA6IosmB — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) May 6, 2025 Momentum Indicators Suggest Increasing Strength From a technical perspective, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is indicating a possible change. The MACD and signal line are moving close to each other in the positive area. This typically indicates increasing momentum. If purchase volume sets in, analysts predict TRX will breach the $0.2551 ceiling and move towards $0.28, which is where the 23.6% level lies on a trend-based Fibonacci retracement. If things continue to build steam from there, TRX will move as high as the 50% Fibonacci level at $0.39 — just below the much-hyped $0.40 level. 1 Billion USDT Minted On Tron Support for the bullish argument is also emerging from within the Tron ecosystem. Tether has created a further $1 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain. Tether has created 4 billion USDT on Ethereum and Tron combined since April 28. TRX price up in the last week. Source: Coingecko New minting of USDT tends to indicate increased market activity. As these tokens are utilized for trading, swapping, and transferring capital, additional USDT on Tron might translate to greater demand for TRX. It’s not certain, but it is a sign to consider. Related Reading: TRUMP Token Bloodbath: Whales Lose Big In $8.58 Million Sell-Off Chain revenue:????$SOL 41.72%$TRX 24.56$ETH 16.4%$BTC 7.4% pic.twitter.com/kvVcvpkJT8 — Ted (@TedPillows) May 5, 2025 Tron Activity Surpasses Ethereum In Revenue According to statistics reported by analyst Ted Pillows, Tron’s portion of the overall network economic value is nearly 25%. Solana alone is also nearing 42%. Yet in a surprising turn, Tron’s revenue chain is now higher than Ethereum‘s at 16% of total network revenue. According to TronScan, the number of total accounts on the network is also growing. As of now, there are more than 304 million accounts. The total value locked (TVL) across Tron’s platforms has crossed the $20 billion mark. Whether TRX reaches $0.40 anytime soon will have something to do with how it acts around the $0.25 resistance level. At the moment, price action, technical indications, and ecosystem activity all appear to be pointing in the same direction. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Tron founder Justin Sun has set the crypto community abuzz with a very ambitious forecast that JUST (JST) token will grow a hundred-fold. Related Reading: XRP Nearing Explosive Breakout—$10 Target In Sight, Expert Says Justin Sun Asserts ‘Complete Fundamental Reversal’ For JST Based on Sun’s latest post on X, the JUST decentralized finance platform based on TRON has made dramatic changes. “JST has experienced a total fundamental flip,” Sun wrote. “I think it will be the next 100x token,” he said. His statement sparked an instant 30% price rise as investors flocked to purchase the token. The crypto entrepreneur pointed to JustLend’s growth from launch as a central reason for his positive perspective. JustLend has become a leading lending platform in DeFi and was involved in the creation of the USDD stablecoin. Sun compared JST to veteran DeFi tokens AAVE and MKR, positing that JST might replicate similar growth trends. He anticipates the platform to make huge profits in future years. “I’m sure that JST’s chart will be no less stunning than TRX’s – if you catch my drift,” he added. JST (JUST) has undergone a complete fundamental reversal. I believe it will become the next 100x token. First of all, JustLend, which was incubated by JST, has already grown into one of the largest lending platforms, generating tens of millions of dollars in net profit.… — H.E. Justin Sun ???? (@justinsuntron) April 27, 2025 Token Price Surges Following Announcement The market responded quickly to Sun’s comments. JUST price jumped within 24 hours of his prediction, reaching $0.04310 per token. This price movement coincides with broader positive trends in cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin and other alternative coins showing strength in recent trading. Sun has been active with other price predictions as well. He recently set a $5,000 target for Ethereum and forecasted that Tron (TRX) would reach new all-time highs. JST market cap currently at $391 million. Chart: TradingView.com Revenue Plans Look To 2026 For Substantial Growth Although Justin Sun did not give a precise time when the 100X increase is likely to occur, his remarks indicated 2026 as a primary period. Based on his remarks, more than $100 million is anticipated to be earned in profit by 2026 through the DeFi ecosystem. One key component of Sun’s strategy is to use this future revenue to buy and burn JST tokens. This deflationary mechanism would decrease the token supply, maybe causing prices to rise if demand stays constant or rises. Related Reading: XRP Headed For $1,000 – CryptoGuard Exec Drops Bold Prediction Trump Connection Mentioned Amid Bold Predictions Reports suggest Sun can attend a dinner party hosted by US President Donald Trump for large holders of TRUMP tokens. According to information at hand, Sun has amassed over 14 million TRUMP tokens, which qualifies him as a large holder. If Sun’s bold forecast comes true, JST would be trading at about $4 per token, a huge jump from current prices. Such huge price jumps are not common in cryptocurrency markets even though they are often forecasted. The 100X projection is one of the more aggressive predictions in recent cryptocurrency headlines, even for an industry with volatility and hype propensity. Traders are at least reacting positively in the near term, though long-term execution will hinge on whether JustLend and the greater JUST ecosystem can provide the growth Sun projects. Featured image from IQ.wiki, chart from TradingView
TRON founder and prominent crypto industry figure Justin Sun has taken to the social media platform X to make optimistic claims about the future of JST (JUST), the governance token of the Just ecosystem. In a recent post, Sun declared that JST has undergone a “complete fundamental reversal,” and suggested it could become the “next […]
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Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain, predicts that Ethereum’s price will surge to $5,000 in the next few months. His prediction is made as Ethereum gears up to celebrate its 10th anniversary in July 2025. Related Reading: Ethereum ‘Heating Up’ – Address Activity Jumps Nearly 10% In 2 Days Price Prediction Sets Community Afloat The daring forecast has made waves in cryptocurrency communities, particularly because Ethereum is currently priced under $2,000. Based on figures by Coingecko, the second-largest cryptocurrency is valued at around $1,789. Sun posted his opinion on X (formerly Twitter), observing a personal connection to the launch date of Ethereum. His birthday is July 30, the same day Ethereum launched in 2015. The founder of Tron leveraged this moment to collaborate with the Ethereum Foundation in advertising the upcoming birthday celebrations. His $5,000 price target is almost a 200% hike from levels now. Ethereum shares the same birthday as me—this date is truly meaningful. I suggest a 10x increase—let’s commemorate it together at $5,000! https://t.co/o8Ci30xbhH — H.E. Justin Sun ???? (@justinsuntron) April 24, 2025 Foundation Plans Global Birthday Events According to reports by the Ethereum Foundation, the 10-year anniversary will have global birthday parties of all sizes. Organizations and individuals can plan local events to participate in the celebration. To assist in making these events occur, the Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program will reimburse up to $500 in costs per event. Applicants must apply by June 15, 2025. The Foundation hopes to establish a “global holiday” environment around the anniversary, with community involvement from various countries and regions. Sun’s Four-Step Plan For Ethereum Growth Sun didn’t leave it there at projections – he mapped out a concrete plan he is convinced would get Ethereum to the $5,000 level in no time: 1. The Ethereum Foundation should refrain from selling ETH for a minimum of three years to curb supply and promote holding. 2. Instead of token sales, the Foundation might employ lending and staking platforms such as AAVE to finance operations. 3. The Foundation must rationalize its team, retaining only the best developers and compensating them at better rates to enhance output quality. 4. Development should be aimed at enhancing the core Layer 1 network instead of diluting resources over so many side projects. Image: Cryptonary Ethereum Faces Challenges Despite Success Even though it hosts thousands of decentralized applications and popularized smart contracts globally, Ethereum is still struggling with various issues. It is commonly complained about by users, including exorbitant gas charges, sluggish transaction speeds, and poor scalability. Related Reading: XRP Price Prognosis: Analyst Sees $14 In Spite Of Current Troubles Meanwhile, an upgrade dubbed “Pectra” is set to happen in May 2025 that may solve some of these problems. The upgrade is said to reduce transaction fees and enhance contract enforcement throughout the network. Sun’s support for Ethereum stands out because he leads Tron, often viewed as a competing blockchain. Despite this apparent rivalry, he maintains ETH holdings and regularly praises Ethereum’s progress. The market’s response to Sun’s optimistic outlook remains to be seen, as Ethereum would need significant momentum to reach the predicted $5,000 level from its current price point. Featured image from Ethereum Foundation Blog, chart from TradingView
The address holds nearly 1.2 million TRUMP worth around $14.5 million, the largest registered for the gala.
TRX Rallies 10% as Tether Mints $1B on Tron Amid Global Trade Tensions
First Digital seeks an injunction to restrain Sun from publishing "similar words" to claims about insolvency.
The SEC intends to host a round table with Coinbase and other crypto legal rivals, and Ripple plans to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25 billion.
Sun claimed that First Digital Trust misappropriated $465 million worth of TrueUSD stablecoin reserves, which is being denied by FDT.
TRON founder Justin Sun has announced a $50 million bounty program to expose the alleged $500 million embezzlement by First Digital Trust (FDT), the issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin. In an April 4 statement on social media, Sun revealed that the bounty represents roughly 10% of the stolen funds. The development comes less than 24 […]
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Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng has vowed that authorities will act quickly if fraud allegations against First Digital Trust (FDT), the issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin, are confirmed. In an April 3 post on X, Ng assured investors that the city’s crypto regulatory framework remains robust and committed to investor protection despite the recent high-profile […]
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Sun said at a press conference that the current laws contain systemic loopholes.
The stablecoin deviated from its price peg as Tron founder Justin Sun claimed that First Digital Trust is "effectively insolvent," a characterization the company pushed back on.
Techteryx says it was the victim of what it called "large-scale fraud" rendering TUSD's stablecoin reserves stuck in illiquid investments made without its permission
Techteryx is suing First Digital for allegedly redirecting nearly half a billion dollars worth of TUSD reserves into illiquid investments.
TRON founder Justin Sun has revealed that the network might reduce the TRX block rewards due to TRX’s rising price, sparking a discussion in the cryptocurrency community. Sun noted that this move is similar to Bitcoin’s halving mechanism, capturing the attention of investors who are wondering about the plan’s possible impact on traders. Related Reading: XRP Set For Big Rally – Analyst Says ‘Double Digits’ This Year Tron: Reducing Block Rewards Sun shared, in a post on X, his thoughts on potentially implementing a reduction in the network’s reward scheme for its TRX. He said that it is worth paying attention to the discussion about TRX’s upcoming reduction in block rewards. “Here are my personal thoughts. As we all know, TRX is already in a deflationary state of 1% per year, making it the only deflationary asset among major cryptocurrencies,” he explained. The TRON founder said that due to TRX’s rising price, “the rewards for block-producing nodes across the network have increased significantly, so a moderate reduction could be considered.” This discussion about TRX’s upcoming reduction in block rewards is worth paying attention to! Will TRX follow Bitcoin’s path and enter a halving cycle? Here are my personal thoughts. As we all know, TRX is already in a deflationary state of 1% per year, making it the only… — H.E. Justin Sun ???? (@justinsuntron) March 21, 2025 Following Bitcoin’s Path In the post, Sun said that TRX might follow what happened to Bitcoin, saying, “Will TRX follow Bitcoin’s path and enter a halving cycle?” He explained that the firstborn cryptocurrency followed a similar path, saying that once the BTC network grew, investors saw a gradual decrease in its block rewards. “In the early days, higher rewards were necessary for bootstrapping the network. However, as Bitcoin’s price surged, block rewards were lowered, and the halving cycle played a crucial role in Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability—aligning with Satoshi Nakamoto‘s original vision,” the founder added. Impact Of The Reduction Sun also shared the possible impact of reducing TRX block rewards, giving two scenarios. “If daily block rewards are reduced by 1 million TRX, the deflation rate would increase by 50%, reaching 1.5% per year,” he said. On the other hand, he believes that if TRX is reduced by 2 million, the deflation rate would increase to 2% per year, “effectively doubling the deflation rate, with an impact on TRX cycles comparable to Bitcoin’s halving.” “Even with a block reward reduction, the current incentives for network validators remain highly attractive. Ultimately, this decision rests with the TRX community,” he added. The founder revealed that the network has formally submitted on GitHub the proposed block rewards reduction. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Pounce On The Dip, Snag $236 Million In ETH “The adjustment aims to create a more balanced supply-demand dynamic encouraging increased user participation in staking. This will benefit all stakeholders, ensure the TRX block rewards consistent with the maturity of the TRON network, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the TRON ecosystem,” the network stated in the proposal. Among the benefits that can be gained from its implementation are better deflation, increased staking incentives, strengthened network security, and improved economic alignment. “Timely adjustments to TRX block rewards can better promote the healthy and sustainable development of the TRON network and TRON ecosystem,” the network added. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView