Tether plans to bring USDT back to Bitcoin using the RGB protocol, with UTEXO leading the rollout potentially starting in July 2026. This move revives USDT's original Bitcoin roots, offering native stablecoin transactions on Bitcoin's secure UTXO model and Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transfers. The shift aims to diversify blockchain presence amid regulatory pressures and leverage Bitcoin's stronger regulatory reputation. Adoption depends on smooth integration by exchanges and wallets, which could reshape stablecoin liquidity and trading by reducing reliance on Ethereum and Tron.
Bitcoin options with a notional value of about $6.4 billion are set to expire on August 28, 2026. This large expiry could influence market positioning and volatility, though the actual impact on Bitcoin's price depends on factors like strike distribu...
Ethereum's stablecoin market cap increased by $116.1 million in 24 hours, reaching about $162 billion and controlling roughly 54.5% of the global stablecoin market. This dominance far exceeds competitors like Tron and Solana, with Ethereum hosting ne...
In 2026, while the overall stablecoin market shrank, Tron’s stablecoin supply rose to a record $89.2 billion, driven mainly by USDT which makes up 98.5% of its stablecoins. Tron now holds 28.7% of the total stablecoin market and hosts $87.9 billion i...
Ngrave released firmware version 1.8 for its ZERO hardware wallet, introducing a new open-source Universal QR Protocol that replaces its legacy QR system, enhancing transparency and security. The update also expands token support on the Polygon netwo...
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted that USDT, the largest stablecoin, is increasingly vital for developing countries, facilitating both domestic and cross-border trade. Emerging economies like Venezuela and Bolivia rely on USDT to hedge against fai...
