Tether is set to launch USDT as a native asset on Bitcoin using the RGB protocol within weeks, restoring the stablecoin to its original blockchain since its 2014 Omni Layer debut. This integration with Bitcoin's UTXO model and Lightning Network will allow USDT to be sent through native Bitcoin addresses with improved privacy, instant off-chain payments, and lower transaction costs. The rollout, led by software firm UTEXO in partnership with Tether, aims to challenge Tron’s dominance in stablecoin transfers by reducing fees and intermediaries. The launch is expected to enhance Bitcoin's role as a settlement layer for digital assets and will be supported by wallets and exchanges soon.
In 2026, USDC surpassed USDT in adjusted stablecoin transaction volume, handling about 70% of real economic activity despite USDT maintaining a larger market cap. This shift reflects a bifurcation in the stablecoin market: USDC dominates institutiona...
The stablecoin market has grown to about $300 billion, with Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) strengthening their dominance. USDT leads with a market cap of around $186 billion, and USDC follows with about $70 billion, while other stablecoins remain ...
Tether is reissuing its USDT stablecoin natively on Bitcoin using the RGB protocol, marking a return to its original blockchain since its 2014 launch. This move, led by UTEXO which received $7.5 million in seed funding mainly from Tether, introduces ...
Circle's USDC stablecoin led the stablecoin market in the first half of 2026, accounting for about 70% of adjusted transaction volume, far ahead of Tether's USDT at 25%. In June 2026, stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion, a 6...
The UK government plans to limit overseas political donations to £100,000 annually, impacting Reform UK, which relies heavily on donations from Christopher Harborne, a British-Thai billionaire with a 12% stake in Tether. Harborne has donated over £22...
